Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Minister Inspects Singarayakonda Anna Canteen, Praises Food And Hygiene
A government minister visited an Anna Canteen in Singarayakonda without advance notice.
He waited in line like the other customers.
He paid Rs 5 and ate the canteen’s meal.
The minister said the food was good and the dining area was clean.
He thanked the workers for keeping the canteen hygienic.
Anna Canteens offer meals for Rs 5.
They are meant to help poor people, daily wage workers, and other members of the public.
The minister asked people to donate to the canteens during family celebrations.
Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy made a surprise visit to the Anna Canteen in Singarayakonda on Tuesday.
The minister stood in line, paid Rs 5, collected a token, and ate a meal with other customers.
He praised the food quality, dining-hall cleanliness, and hygiene maintained by the canteen staff.
The minister said Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu revived the scheme so that no one would go hungry.
He urged people to donate to Anna Canteens during birthdays, anniversaries, and other family celebrations.
- Who
- Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy visited the canteen.
- What
- He inspected its functioning, ate a Rs 5 meal, and praised its food quality and cleanliness.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- The Anna Canteen at Singarayakonda.
- Why
- To inspect the canteen’s operations and assess its food and hygiene standards.
- Meal price
- Rs 5
- Location visited
- Anna Canteen, Singarayakonda
- Visitor
- Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy
- Visit type
- Surprise inspection
- People served
- Poor people, daily wage workers, and common people
- Minister’s assessment
- He expressed satisfaction with the food quality and praised cleanliness and hygiene.
- Donation occasions
- Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other family celebrations