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Summary:

The Hindu e-Paper from December 27, 2025, features sections like “The View From India,” “First Day First Show,” “Today’s Cache,” “Science For All,” “Data Point,” “Health Matters,” and “The Hindu On Books.” A news article within the e-paper reports that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is developing a policy to involve humanitarian organizations in the newly launched Atal Canteens. These canteens, currently 45 in number, provide subsidized meals (₹5 per meal) with the government covering the remaining ₹25 cost. The goal is to establish 100 canteens, serving over one lakh people daily and combating hunger in Delhi.

News Article:

Delhi Government to Partner with NGOs to Expand Subsidized Meal Program

New Delhi – December 28, 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced Saturday that the Delhi government is developing a policy to integrate humanitarian organizations into the city’s recently launched Atal Canteens program. The initiative aims to ensure food security for vulnerable populations across the capital.

During visits to Atal Canteens in Shalimar Bagh and Pitampura, CM Gupta highlighted the substantial interest from NGOs in supporting the program. “The government plans to introduce a special package for them [organizations] to ensure that no one goes hungry in the city,” she stated.

The Atal Canteens, which currently number 45, provide meals twice daily at a heavily subsidized rate of ₹5. The government subsidizes the remaining ₹25 cost per plate. Each canteen is projected to serve approximately 1,000 meals daily. Upon completion of the planned 100 canteens, the initiative is expected to feed over one lakh people across Delhi each day.

The policy is expected to outline the roles and responsibilities of participating organizations, as well as address logistical and financial considerations. The move signals the government’s commitment to leveraging community resources in addressing food insecurity and ensuring access to nutritious meals for all Delhi residents.

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