India, Nov. 8 -- The Atal Canteens serving meals at Rs.5 across 100 locations in the city will be opened on December 25 on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the government announced on Friday.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said this is the first phase of the initiative, which is designed to provide nutritious food to every citizen, particularly those struggling with rising living costs. Each canteen will serve 1,000 full course meals a day, 500 each in the morning and evening.

"The government will subsidise the meals to maintain both quality and affordability. This initiative is a tribute to Atal Ji's compassion for the poor and it represents our government's commitment to dignity through nutrition. Atal ...