Delhi’s Atal Canteen Scheme: ₹5 Meals for the Urban Poor
Why in the news
Delhi started the Atal Canteen scheme to serve low-cost meals. It began on what would have been Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birthday.
Key facts
- Inaugurated in New Delhi by CM Rekha Gupta with Union Minister Manohar Lal.
- One meal costs ₹5.
- Named after the former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Snapshot
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Atal Canteen |
| Price | ₹5 a meal |
| For whom | Urban poor, daily wage workers, vulnerable groups |
Exam angle
- State: Delhi; price: ₹5.
- Namesake: Atal Bihari Vajpayee.