AP Govt Expands Anna Canteens to Villages for Sankranti: Food at Rs. 5

• Andhra Pradesh government expands Anna Canteen scheme to rural areas as a Sankranti gift.
• 70 new Anna Canteens to launch in constituency and mandal centers, offering meals for just Rs. 5.
• Construction to be completed by January 10, with canteens operational between January 13-15.
• Currently, 205 urban Anna Canteens serve over 2 lakh people daily, with 7 crore meals served so far.
• Scheme aims to provide affordable, quality food to rural poor, laborers, and unemployed youth.

Why It Matters: AP expands Anna Canteens to rural areas for Sankranti, offering Rs. 5 meals to the poor.