Vijayawada, April 15 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reiterated the government's commitment to provide food security to all, making it clear that true development can only be achieved with the eradication of hunger.

After inaugurating an Anna canteen at Dharanikota in Pedakurapadu constituency of Palnadu district, he purchased a meal token for Rs 5 and dined with others. He also personally served food to the poor and interacted with beneficiaries, enquiring about the taste, hygiene and quality of meals provided at the canteen.

The Chief Minister said the people's government introduced Anna Canteens to address hunger among the poor. He recalled that N.T. Rama Rao laid the foundation for food security by in...