The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, inaugurated 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital today. The canteens were launched digitally from Krishna Nagar, Delhi. Addressing the event, Mr. Saxena said that the launch of these Atal Canteens marks an important milestone for Delhi. He said that with 71 canteens now operational across various parts of the city, people are getting clean and nutritious meals at affordable prices.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Gupta said that the Government aims to increase the number of Atal Canteens to 100 in the near future so that a larger section of society may benefit from the scheme. She said that the Atal Canteens are dedicated to those who work hard every day to support their families.
She emphasised that the scheme does not merely serve meals but instills a sense of dignity, security, and inclusion among the labourers, street vendors, construction workers, and rickshaw pullers.