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Delhi's Atal Canteen Serves Full Meal for ₹5, CM Dines with Residents

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Atal Canteen in Pitampura, marking the rollout of a scheme to provide nutritious meals for just ₹5 per plate. The meal includes dal, rice, vegetables, roti, and pickle, with the government subsidizing the cost from approximately ₹30. In a notable gesture, the CM dined with residents and even fed some attendees during the inauguration. The government plans to expand the initiative from the initial 45 locations to over 100 canteens across Delhi to combat hunger.

Key Points: Atal Canteen: ₹5 Meal Scheme Launched in Delhi by CM Rekha Gupta

  • Wholesome meal for ₹5
  • 45 locations in first phase
  • CM dined with residents
  • Scheme to expand to 100+ sites
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Atal Canteen in Pitampura

Delhi CM inaugurates Atal Canteen in Pitampura, offering dal, rice, roti, veggies & pickle for just ₹5. Scheme to expand to 100+ locations.

"Through Atal Canteens, lakhs of people would receive affordable and nutritious food. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, December 27

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the Atal Canteen in Pitampura, Delhi, on Saturday.

The Delhi government on Thursday rolled out the Atal Canteen scheme to provide a wholesome meal plate for just 5 rupees to people in the national capital. In the first phase, Atal Canteens have been opened at 45 locations across Delhi.

After the inauguration, residents began availing meals at the canteen. As a heartfelt gesture, CM Rekha Gupta dined with the people and even fed some herself. In turn, the people expressed their appreciation to the Delhi government for this scheme.

People who visited the Atal Canteen expressed happiness, saying they never imagined that such a tasty and wholesome meal plate could be available for Rs 5. The meal includes dal, rice, vegetables, roti, and pickle.

During the inauguration of the scheme on Thursday, CM Rekha Gupta said that while each meal costs the government around 30, it is being offered to the public as a wholesome meal plate for only Rs 5. She said that through Atal Canteens, lakhs of people would receive affordable and nutritious food.

The government's objective is to ensure that no one in Delhi goes to bed hungry.

Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said that although Atal Canteens have been launched at 45 locations so far, the government plans to expand the scheme on a much larger scale. According to initial information, Atal Canteens will soon be opened at more than 100 locations across Delhi. He reiterated that the government's top priority is to ensure that no one in Delhi remains hungry.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
My mother visited one in her area. She said the food was simple, hot, and very tasty. For senior citizens living on small pensions, this is a huge relief. More power to such schemes that directly help the common man.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, the subsidy is huge. ₹30 cost for a ₹5 meal? That's taxpayer money. Would be better to focus on creating jobs so people can afford meals at market price. Sustainable solutions are needed.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Delhi for years, I've seen the struggle of the urban poor. This is a direct, immediate help. No one should sleep hungry in our capital. Hope they keep it clean and hygienic.
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Karthik V
Great step! But 45 locations for all of Delhi is too few. Pitampura is lucky. They need to open these in every colony, especially near hospitals and railway stations where people really need it. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
The gesture of feeding people is very touching and shows true leadership. It's not just about food, it's about dignity. Hope other states learn from this. When will one open in my area? 🤔

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