Archive · 16 Sep 2025
UP Launches Affordable Meals in 17 Cities
The Uttar Pradesh government is expanding its Annapurna canteens.
They are offering full meals for just Rs 22.50 across 17 cities to help low-income families.
Each canteen will serve meals including pulses, rice, vegetables, roti, and salad, with a focus on hygiene.
These canteens will be set up in locations like railway stations and bus stands.
The government plans to serve about 2.3 crore people, generating local jobs, and splitting the cost with municipal corporations.
Uttar Pradesh is expanding its Annapurna Rasoi Yojana.
Full meals will cost Rs 22.50.
The program targets 17 municipal corporation areas.
The standard meal includes pulses, rice, vegetables, roti, and salad.
Canteens will be located near transport hubs.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government
- What
- Expansion of Annapurna Rasoi Yojana
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- 17 municipal corporation areas in Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To provide affordable meals to the urban poor
- Meal Cost
- Rs 22.50
- Targeted Cities
- 17 municipal corporation areas
- Menu
- Pulses, rice, vegetables, roti, salad
- Serving Capacity
- At least 1,000 meals per kitchen daily
- Implementation
- Urban Development Department
