Bengaluru, Sept. 14 -- Indira Canteens, set up to supply inexpensive meals to Bengaluru's working class, are facing criticism after multiple patrons raised concerns about substandard food. In response, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has ordered a full inspection of all canteens in the city's west zone.

The order followed a tour by Bengaluru West Corporation Commissioner Rajendra KV, who visited a few outlets and found the food offerings seriously lacking, as per a report by The Times of India. He saw sambar without vegetables or pulses and watery rasam, with chapatis so rubbery that they were almost inedible, said the report.

Several Indira Canteens in the west served gravy that was sparse and flavourless, vegetables missing, ric...