50 more Amma canteens to cater
Posted on: 21/Jan/2015 11:10:23 AM
The Chennai Corporation buoyant by the enchanting response to its initiative of opening 207 Amma canteens in the city, it has been decided to open another 50 Amma canteens to cater to the growing demand.
The move is in line with the State government�s plan to set up 360 low cost canteens in the State including 200 in Chennai. Excluding the city, there are 91 canteens in the state. The low cost canteens in the city cater to nearly 3 lakh people on a daily basis, as per official statistics. They also provide employment to more than 5,000 workers, majority of who are women.
Idlis and pongal are on offer at breakfast time. One idli along with sambar costs a rupee while a plate of pongal comes at five rupees. Lunch time offers a choice between sambar rice, curd rice, lemon rice and curry leaf rice. Each one of them costs five rupees a plate (350 grams), except curd rice that costs three rupees.
Chapatis and dal at dinner time are sold for Rs.3 for two chapatis.
