Inside India’s Rs 5 canteens: From Tamil Nadu to Delhi, how cooked meals fill the last-mile gap

Delhi’s new Atal Canteens offer a Rs 5 meal, joining a national trend of government-run low-cost food initiatives. These canteens aim to provide dignified, affordable nutrition to daily wage earners and the urban poor. While demand is high, initial operations faced challenges with supply and capacity, highlighting the ongoing need for such services across India.