Anna Canteens Expand to Villages: 70 New Centers Launching by Sankranti

• Andhra Pradesh to launch 70 new Anna Canteens in villages and mandal centers starting Sankranti (Jan 13-15).
• These canteens offer meals for just ₹5, benefiting poor, laborers, and farmers amidst rising food prices.
• Construction is underway, aiming for completion by January 10 for the festive launch.
• Currently, 205 Anna Canteens serve over 2 lakh people daily with affordable meals and tiffins.
• The scheme, previously run by TDP and closed by YSRCP, is gaining positive public response for the coalition government.

Why It Matters: AP expands Anna Canteens to villages, offering ₹5 meals to the poor, starting Sankranti.