Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Delhi Launches 'Atal Canteen' Scheme Offering Rs 5 Meals at 100 Locations
Delhi is starting a new program called 'Atal Canteen' to help people who don't have much money.
These canteens will sell a warm meal with rice, lentils, bread, and vegetables for only 5 rupees.
This is to make sure that workers and poor families can get good food without feeling embarrassed.
The first 100 canteens will open on December 25th.
To make sure everything is fair, they will use special digital tickets instead of paper ones.
There will also be cameras watching to ensure honesty.
The kitchens will be well-equipped, and food will be checked by special labs to make sure it's safe to eat.
The Chief Minister said this is about giving everyone a chance for a healthy meal.
This plan also hopes to create jobs for local groups who will help run the canteens.
The Delhi Government is launching the 'Atal Canteen' scheme to offer meals for Rs 5.
The scheme will provide nutritious meals including dal-chawal, roti, and vegetables.
Initially, 100 canteens will be established across Delhi, serving two meals daily.
Transparency and quality will be ensured through a digital token system, CCTV monitoring, and FSSAI/NABL-accredited food testing.
The initiative aims to provide food with dignity to the poor, laborers, and low-income families, inspired by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ideals.
- Who
- Delhi Government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- What
- Launch of the 'Atal Canteen' scheme offering nutritious meals for Rs 5.
- When
- First phase to begin on December 25.
- Where
- Delhi, at 100 initial locations.
- Why
- To provide food with dignity to the poor, labourers, and low-income families, inspired by the belief that poverty is a lack of opportunity and ensuring no one goes hungry.
Scheme Implementation
Scheme Goals
Food Distribution
Scheme Implementation
Meals will be distributed using a digital token system to prevent irregularities, replacing manual coupons.
Scheme Goals
The scheme aims to provide nutritious meals with dignity to the poor, labourers, and low-income families.
Menu and Quality
Scheme Implementation
The menu includes dal-chawal, roti, and vegetables, with food samples tested by FSSAI and NABL-accredited laboratories.
Scheme Goals
The initiative is inspired by the belief that poverty is a lack of opportunity, and the scheme aims to ensure every citizen can access nutritious food without compromising dignity.
- Scheme Name
- Atal Canteen
- Meal Price
- Rs 5
- Number of Locations
- 100
- Meals Served Daily Per Location
- Two meals (morning and evening)
- Menu
- Dal-chawal, roti, and vegetables
- Transparency Measures
- Digital token system, CCTV monitoring linked to DUSIB's digital platform
- Quality Control
- Food sample testing by FSSAI and NABL-accredited laboratories
- Inauguration Date
- December 25 (birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
