Karnal, April 9 -- In an initiative blending social welfare with women empowerment, Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana on Tuesday inaugurated Atal Kisan Mazdoor Canteens in the grain markets of Radaur and Saraswati Nagar in Yamunanagar district.

Operated by women from self-help groups (SHGs), these canteens will serve nutritious meals to farmers, labourers, and the needy-at just Rs.10 per plate. The meals, comprising dal, a vegetable, four chapatis, and rice, aim to support the hardworking rural population with affordable, hygienic food.

Speaking on the occasion, Rana said the canteens were not just food centres but "symbolism of self-reliance, dignity, and empowerment." He inspected the kitchens and lauded the women for main...