What do you get under Atal Canteen?
A full meal (dal, rice, rotis, vegetable and pickle) for ₹5 at Atal Canteens across Delhi, at lunch and dinner.
The first canteens opened in December 2025. The meal and price are from news reports; ask locally for timings.
Atal Canteen: latest updates
- 25 more canteens opened, taking the total to 100. news report
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Who is eligible for Atal Canteen?
- Anyone can eat; the canteens are meant for workers and low-income families.
How to apply for Atal Canteen
- No registration. Go to the nearest Atal Canteen at meal time and pay ₹5.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Atal Canteen?
Anyone can eat; the canteens are meant for workers and low-income families.
How much do I get under Atal Canteen?
A full meal (dal, rice, rotis, vegetable and pickle) for ₹5 at Atal Canteens across Delhi, at lunch and dinner. The first canteens opened in December 2025. The meal and price are from news reports; ask locally for timings.
How do I apply for Atal Canteen?
No registration. Go to the nearest Atal Canteen at meal time and pay ₹5. Official site: https://delhiplanning.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Planning/highlights_es_delhi_2025-26_english.pdf
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Atal Canteen?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
What do I get at an Atal Canteen?
A plate of dal, rice, rotis, a vegetable and pickle for ₹5, at lunch and dinner.
How many Atal Canteens are there in Delhi?
The Economic Survey counted 73 in March 2026, and news reports said the total reached 100 in August 2026.
Official sources
- Delhi Budget Speech 2025-26: Atal Canteens at 100 locations
- Highlights of Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26: 73 Atal Canteens in operation
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.