New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- The Delhi government is set to launch 100 Atal canteens across the national capital to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The initiative, which was a key promise in the BJP's Delhi election manifesto, aims to provide affordable and nutritious meals to residents across the city for just Rs.5.

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 45 Atal canteens on Thursday, 25 December, in line with the government's election promise. Work on the remaining 55 is expected to be completed soon, according to PTI.

The canteens are designed to cater to daily wage workers, labourers and low-income families who often struggle to afford regular meals.

"Under the scheme, labourers, needy peo...