Delhi Launches 100 Atal Canteens: Rs 5 Meals for Low-Income Residents

• Delhi government launched 100 'Atal Canteens' to provide subsidised meals at Rs 5 per plate.
• 45 canteens inaugurated on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth centenary; remaining 55 soon.
• Menu includes dal, rice, chapati, seasonal vegetable, and pickle, serving nearly 500 meals twice daily.
• Inspired by Tamil Nadu's Amma Canteens and Karnataka's Indira Canteens, fulfilling a BJP election promise.
• Equipped with modern facilities like LPG cooking, RO water, cold storage, and CCTV monitoring.

Why It Matters: Delhi introduces Atal Canteens offering Rs 5 meals to low-income residents, fulfilling an election promise.