Aditya Verma | New Delhi
With an aim to provide proper and hygienic food to all, the Delhi government has started a programme 'Uttam Aahaar Yojna' under which one can get a nutritious meal at just eighteen rupees ! The state government in collabration with an NGO 'Nav Prayas' has spearheaded the program and stalls have been set up by roadside.
"Quality of the meal you get here is excilent. It is hygeinic and delicious, far better than junk sold in the Delhi streets" says Rajat who tried out the food.
The programme started to help those who are unable to get good food at low prices. More then 20 stalls have been set up across the national capital are opened for all between seven in the morning to seven in the evening.
"The menu is changed everyday. Around to 200-250 people come here regularly. The food is cooked keeping in mind cleanliness and public health. The price has fixed unlike any other stall set up nearby" says Sailesh Vijay, who runs one of the stalls near Chandani Chowk metro station.
The programme was stared by erstwhile Congress government in 2010 but came to a halt in Oct 2011.
The programme started to help those who are unable to get good food at low prices. More then 20 stalls have been set up across the national capital are opened for all between seven in the morning to seven in the evening.
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| A stall set up under 'Uttam Aahar Yojna' in Chandani Chowk |
"The menu is changed everyday. Around to 200-250 people come here regularly. The food is cooked keeping in mind cleanliness and public health. The price has fixed unlike any other stall set up nearby" says Sailesh Vijay, who runs one of the stalls near Chandani Chowk metro station.
The programme was stared by erstwhile Congress government in 2010 but came to a halt in Oct 2011.
