1 week ago

Delhi Opens Rs 5 Atal Canteen for Poor

A new Atal Canteen has opened in Janakpuri, Delhi.

It sells nutritious and clean meals for only Rs 5.

The canteen is meant to help poor and economically vulnerable people.

Daily-wage workers and people who work long hours can also use it.

Ashish Sood opened the canteen on Wednesday.

He said people should be able to eat with dignity.

The government also wants to improve living conditions in JJ colonies.

More Atal Canteens are expected to open across Delhi.

Key facts

Meal price: Rs 5
Location: JJ Colony, opposite Mother Dairy on Old Pankha Road, Janakpuri
Inaugurated by: Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood
Meal purpose: Providing nutritious and hygienic food at an affordable price
Intended beneficiaries: Poor and economically vulnerable people, daily-wage workers, labourers and people working long hours
Expansion plan: The Delhi Government plans to open more Atal Canteens across Delhi
Related housing effort: The government is working to improve JJ colonies and provide permanent housing to needy families

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago