Under the scheme, one of the canteens has been opened in the Delhi University campus area. Atal Canteen: The Delhi government on Sunday inaugurated 25 Atal canteens across the capital, on the eighth death anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, resulting in 100 operating ‘Atal Canteens’ across the national capital, providing subsidised meals to the public.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the new canteens on Sunday from the Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood, and others, an official statement said. He emphasised that this is no ordinary scheme, but a true example of sensitivity and service toward the most vulnerable sections of society. The chief minister highlighted that a canteen has also been opened near the Delhi University metro station.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Delhi, stated: “The Delhi Government has made 100 Atal Canteens operational across the capital, serving nutritious meals to nearly 1 lakh people daily for just Rs 5,” it added Speaking on the occasion, Naidu said that launching 100 Atal canteens in Delhi is a highly commendable initiative. “In this university area, students live away from their families in hostels and PG accommodations; now students can access nutritious and affordable food at this canteen,” she said.
