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Big Comeback: 250 Indira Canteens to Be Opened in Bengaluru City, Says Karnataka CM
Officials, citing data, said there are 175 canteens in Bengaluru of which 163 are operational. The canteens provide breakfast at Rs 5, while lunch and dinner cost Rs 10 each.
Updated Jun 13, 2023 | 06:06 PM IST
Officials, citing data, said there are 175 canteens in Bengaluru of which 163 are operational. The canteens provide breakfast at Rs 5, while lunch and dinner cost Rs 10 each.
Indira Canteens, started as a pet project of Siddaramaiah, were first introduced during his earlier term as Chief Minister between 2013-18. The CM held a meeting with top officials on Tuesday regarding provision of Indira Canteen service and its management.
"We have held discussions to restart the Indira Canteens. One Indira Canteen has to be opened in every ward (of Bengaluru). I have instructed to take measures to start a minimum 250 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru city," Siddaramaiah told reporters after the meeting.
He said until now the city corporation (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike) used to bear 70 per cent of the cost and government took up the remaining 30 per cent, but from now on both entities will bear 50 per cent each.
"In places other than Bengaluru, the government will bear 70 per cent of the cost, while remaining 30 per cent will be by local civic agencies there," Siddaramaiah said adding he has asked for a list of places where canteens have to be opened afresh.
Indira Canteens: Menu may change but no price revision likely
Noting that new tenders will be called, CM said the menu will subsequently also change. Quantity, quality, cleanliness should be ensured, he pointed out. The senior politician said there will be no price revision and existing rates will continue at the canteens.
"I have asked to call for a short term tender zonal wise. After the tender process, we will relaunch the programme," he said in response to a question.
Repairs to be done wherever necessary
Officials will visit the Indira Canteens and submit a report on the condition and functioning of the outlets. Repairs must be undertaken wherever necessary and the canteens should be in good condition, they said, adding food quality should be maintained and the prescribed menu should be followed strictly with instructions given to provide local food in north Karnataka.
Instructions were also given to submit proposals for setting up new Indira Canteens at public places like colleges, hospitals, bus stands, taluk offices, etc.
Earlier this year, the chain of canteens canteens faced disconnection of the water supply by the BWSSB due to non-payment of bills by the chain of canteens. After that the canteens were dependent on water tankers and cans of purified water.
In December last year, BBMP shut down all mobile Indira Canteens claiming that not many people use them. A senior BBMP official said that the mobile canteens were shut down as the contractors were not satisfied with what they were being paid to keep the eatery operational.
With inputs from PTI.
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