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In Delhis Atal Canteens, food to fill a stomach

For thousands of people, Atal Canteens have become a daily stop for a meal that costs5. In December 2025, the Delhi government started the first canteens. They are now at 100 locations across the city, providing close to 50,000 meals every day.Nikhil M. Babu reports on howthese spaces attract people from different walks of life, even as some complain about the quality of the food served

14 Sep 2026 6:08 am