"Amma Unavagam" canteen corporation of Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Idly- 1 re, Pongal, Sambhar rice, Lemon/ Curry leaf rice each at Rs.5 and curd rice at rs.3.
Amma Unnavagam is a visionary scheme of hon'ble Chief minister of Tamil Nadu. A unique attempt to provide quality food to poor people at low cost. First scheme of its kind in the country, implemented by Corporation of Chennai. 200 canteens in all the 200 divisions of Corporation of Chennai and more than 1,50,000 beneficiaries per day. One large canteen opened in Govt. Hospital, Chennai.
No compromise on health and hygiene. R.O. drinking water plants installed in all 202 outlets.
Breakfast(7am to 10 am)- Idly and Pongal
Lunch (12pm to 3pm)- Sambar rice, Lemon/curry leaf rice and curd rice.
SHGs comprising of nearly 2500 women specially trained and involved to run the outlets.
Unprecedented sale of 2,80,000 idlies, 30,000 pongal, 50,000 sambar rice, 28,000 lemon/curry leaf rice and 25,000 curd rice servings per day in all 201 outlets.
Chappathi with dal fry to be introduced soon between 6pm to 9pm as dinner.
Enthused by the rousing welcome, the scheme has been extended to 9 other Corporations in Tamil Nadu where 90 canteens have been started.
Besides providing huge relief to common public from rising food inflation, the scheme ensures nutrition to the masses.
The subsidy provided for the scheme buy the govt. actually reaches the deserving poor as the scheme in self targeting.
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