Delhi Atal Canteen Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• One of the major welfare announcements made by the Delhi Government was the Atal Canteen Scheme.
• This scheme has introduced specifically for people who struggle to manage their families' daily food requirements due to financial constraints.
• The BJP-led Delhi Government launched the Atal Canteen Scheme on 25 December 2025, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• Through this initiative, the government aims to address hunger and food insecurity among the economically weaker sections of society.
• The core objective of the Atal Canteen Scheme is to ensure that no resident of Delhi sleeps hungry and to improve the nutritional intake of poor and vulnerable communities.
• Under this scheme, the Delhi Government plans to establish 100 Atal Canteens across the city, offering wholesome meals at a highly subsidised rate.
• On the launch date, 45 Atal Canteens were inaugurated, and the remaining 55 canteens will be opened in phases in the near future.
• At each Atal Canteen, beneficiaries can receive a complete meal for just Rs. 5 per plate.
• The food plate served under the scheme includes :-
  • Chapati (Roti).
  • Rice.
  • Vegetable Sabzi.
  • Pickle (Achar).
• The canteens serve two meals every day, with lunch available from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
• Any person in need can visit the nearest Atal Canteen, collect a QR-based token from the counter, and enjoy a nutritious meal at an affordable price.
• To maintain proper distribution, the government has fixed a daily limit of 500 food plates during lunch hours and 500 food plates during dinner hours at each canteen.
• For the effective implementation of this scheme, the Delhi Government has allocated Rs. 100 crore.
• Individuals or organisations interested in opening an Atal Canteen under this scheme can contact the Department of Urban Development, Government of Delhi.
• In the event of any issues related to food quality or service, beneficiaries can register complaints or grievances.
• Every Atal Canteen will also maintain a feedback register, allowing people to share their suggestions and concerns.

Atal Canteens Location List in Delhi

• The following are the inaugurated 45 Atal Canteens Location List :-

  CS Plot, B-Block, Holambi Kalan. JJ Cluster, Anna Nagar. Vacant land at Sector-3, Phase-I, Dwarka. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Camp, Paschim Puri. Near Mohalla Clinic, AB Block, Kela Godown Road, Shalimar Bagh. DDA Flats, Kalkaji. Vacant land opposite Community Hall, Sunlight Colony, Old Seemapuri. Bhanwar Singh Camp, Vasant Vihar. Shishu Vatika, Chunna Bhatti, Kirti Nagar. G-Block Cluster, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Delhi 110033. Vacant parking land at F Extension, near GGS Hospital, Khyala. Pratap Camp, Nehru Nagar. Vacant land at Goyla Dairy. R Block JJC, Raghubir Nagar. Indira Camp, Malviya Nagar. CS Land, A-Block, SRS Bawana. Sheikh Sarai, Apeejay School Road. JJ Cluster, Sanjay Basti, Timarpur. Vacant plot near Veterinary Hospital, Sector-1, Dwarka. Shanti Camp, Chhatarpur. Prop No. 3594–3608/XII, opposite Shopping Complex, Katra Meena Beg, Malk Ganj, Timarpur. Land near BVK, G Block, Mangolpuri. N Block, Mangolpuri. B-Block, Budh Nagar, Inderpuri. Sanjay Camp. JJ Cluster, Rani Garden near BVK. Near C-35 JSC, Wazirpur Industrial Area. Vacant land between JJ Cluster Shyam Nagar and Shikhri Bhatta. Jai Vihar, Phase-I. DDA Park, Sangam Vihar near Police Station. Ekta Vihar, Sector-6. Indira Camp No. 3, JJ Cluster. Balmiki Camp, Begum Pur. Vacant land Pocket-11, Sector A-6, Narela (HUDCO). Nordan Camp, S.P. Crusher, M.B. Road. C-Block, Shahbad Daulatpur (Dairy). Rajeev Camp, Krishna Market, Jhilmil Colony, Delhi. Shivaji Park, Naraina Industrial Area. Near B1 & K Block JJC, opposite B Block Community Hall. In E-Block, Punjab Migrant Relief Camp, Peeragarhi. JJ Cluster, Indira Camp No. 3. GP Block, Pitampura. Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines. C-Block, Nand Nagri, Shahdara. Near Lal Bagh, Jhuggi Basti, Sri Ram Nagar, Shahdara.

Scheme Benefits

• Atal Canteens will serve tasty and nutritious meals at a very affordable price.
• Each food plate will be available for just Rs. 5.
• Residents of slum areas and JJ Clusters can avail a complete meal at Rs. 5 per plate from these canteens.
• The canteens will operate from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and again in the evening from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
• Every Atal Canteen will provide 500 food plates during the morning and afternoon and 500 food plates in the evening on a daily basis.

Eligibility Requirements

• The benefits of nutritious food in Atal Canteens will be available to beneficiaries who meet the following eligibility :-
  • Only residents of Delhi can avail of the facility of Atal Canteens.
  • The beneficiary must be living in slum areas (Jhuggi-Jhopdi) or JJ Clusters within Delhi.

Required Documents

• No Documents Required.

Steps to Apply

• There is no separate application process to obtain a food plate at just 5 rupees from the Atal Canteen.
• Eligible beneficiaries can directly visit an Atal Canteen during breakfast, lunch, or dinner hours and receive healthy and nutritious meals for just Rs. 5 per plate.
• The Delhi Government has started 45 Atal Canteens across different locations in the city.
• In the coming days, the government will open 55 more Atal Canteens, expanding the reach of this scheme.
• People can visit their nearest Atal Canteen between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and again from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
• To avail the meal, visitors only need to purchase a token from the counter by paying Rs. 5.
• After collecting the token, they can receive the food plate from the takeaway counter and enjoy a nutritious meal.
• For any support or clarification related to the Atal Canteen Scheme, people can contact officials of the Urban Development Department, Government of Delhi.

Relevant Links

• Delhi Department of Urban Development Website.

Contact Information

• Delhi Department of Urban Development Number :- 011-23392253.
• Delhi Department of Urban Development Email :- psud@nic.in.