Anna Canteen is a subsidised food service initiative launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh on 11 September 2018, under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The program was named in honor of N. T. Rama Rao, popularly known as "Anna," who introduced subsidised rice at ₹2 per kilogram in 1983. Anna Canteen was designed to offer meals at a subsidised rate of ₹5 which would be ₹15 per day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Akshaya Patra Foundation initially managed the canteens.
| Company type | Government-owned- Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant services |
| Genre | South Indian vegetarian cuisine |
| Founded | 11 September 2018 (initially) 15 August 2024 (re-opened) |
| Founder | N. Chandrababu Naidu |
Area served | Andhra Pradesh |
| Products | Food |
| Services | Subsidised low cost food |
| Revenue | Non-profit organisation |
| Owner | Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Website | Official website |
The initiative was discontinued by the YSR Congress Party government in 2019 was re-opened on 15 August 2024 with 100 canteens in phase 1,[1] following the National Democratic Alliance's success in the 2024 polls. The revival aims to continue providing affordable and nutritious meals to all individuals.[2][3][4][5]
Menu and timings
editThe canteens operate from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for breakfast offering South Indian dishes such as Idli, Upma, Puri, and Pongal. Lunch is served from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, and dinner is available from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The meals include white rice, vegetable curry, Dal/Sambar, Chutney, and curd.[6]
See also
edit- Amma Unavagam, a similar scheme in the state of Tamil Nadu
References
edit- ^ "203 Anna Canteens to be launched across Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu". ANI News. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "CM Chandrababu Naidu launched 'Anna Canteen' in Andhra Pradesh". India Today. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh government launches 'Anna Canteens'". The Times of India. 11 July 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (16 June 2024). "Discontinued by YSRCP, TDP relaunches Anna Canteens in Andhra". The News Minute. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Anna canteens, closed by previous YSRCP govt, all set to reopen soon". The Times of India. 15 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Here's The Menu Of Anna Canteens". M9.news. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.