Delhi Opens 'Atal Canteens': Rs 5 Thali for Poor, Labourers

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched 100 'Atal Canteens' to provide affordable meals to the poor, labourers, and low-income families.
• Each 'Thali' costs just Rs 5 and includes dal, rice, chapati, a seasonal vegetable, and pickle.
• The canteens will serve 1,000 meals daily, with lunch from 11 am to 4 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
• 45 canteens are now open in locations like RK Puram and Shalimar Bagh, with the remaining 55 to follow.
• The initiative honors former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary and features a digital token system and CCTV monitoring.

Why It Matters: Delhi launches 'Atal Canteens' offering Rs 5 'Thali' meals to support vulnerable communities.