Delhi Launches Atal Antarvasi Canteens for Affordable Meals on Vajpayee's Birthday
Delhi government opens Atal Antarvasi canteens, offering meals for ₹15 to the poor.
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The Delhi government has launched "Atal Antarvasi" canteens, providing nutritious meals for just ₹15 to the poor and needy. Inaugurated on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, these canteens aim to address food security and malnutrition.
Initially, 55 canteens have been opened, with plans to expand to 240 locations, serving 1.6 lakh meals daily. This initiative reflects a commitment to welfare and social justice, aligning with the principles of inclusive development and honoring Vajpayee's legacy of public service.
मुख्य तथ्य
Atal Antarvasi canteens launched
Meals at ₹15
55 canteens opened initially
Target of 240 canteens, 1.6 lakh meals daily
Launched on Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Social Justice and Welfare Schemes: Analysis of state-sponsored food programs, their objectives, and impact on vulnerable populations.
Constitutional Provisions: Linkage to Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 47 - nutrition, standard of living) and the implicit Right to Food.
Governance and Public Policy: Role of state governments in addressing social issues, challenges in implementation, and financial sustainability of such schemes.
Food Security and Malnutrition: Broader context of India's efforts to achieve SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and tackle nutritional deficiencies.
Political Personalities and Legacy: Understanding the significance of naming schemes after national leaders and their contributions to public service.
दृश्य सामग्री
Delhi's Atal Antarvasi Canteens: Addressing Food Security
This map highlights the location of Delhi, where the 'Atal Antarvasi' canteens have been launched to provide affordable meals. The initiative starts with 55 canteens and plans to expand significantly, demonstrating a targeted approach to urban food security.
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Atal Antarvasi Canteens: Key Impact Metrics
This dashboard provides a quick overview of the key statistics related to the Delhi government's 'Atal Antarvasi' canteens, highlighting the scale and affordability of the initiative.
- Meal Price
- ₹15
- Initial Canteens Launched
- 55
- Planned Canteen Expansion
- 240
- Daily Meals Served (Planned)
- 1.6 Lakh
Highly subsidized price making nutritious meals accessible to the poor and needy.
Represents the immediate rollout capacity and initial reach of the program.
Shows the ambitious scale and future vision for the program's reach across Delhi.
Directly quantifies the daily impact on food security and nutrition for a significant population.
और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. With reference to the 'Atal Antarvasi Canteens' recently launched by the Delhi government, consider the following statements: 1. The scheme aims to provide nutritious meals at a highly subsidized rate of ₹15 to the poor and needy. 2. It was inaugurated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 3. The initiative aligns with the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 47 of the Indian Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct as the news explicitly mentions 'nutritious meals for just ₹15 to the poor and needy'. Statement 2 is correct as the canteens were 'Inaugurated on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee'. Statement 3 is correct. Article 47 of the DPSP states that the 'State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties'. Providing affordable nutritious meals directly contributes to raising the level of nutrition and public health, thus aligning with Article 47.
2. Consider the following statements regarding food security initiatives in India: 1. The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, legally entitles up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population to receive subsidized food grains. 2. The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a central sector scheme, fully funded and implemented by the Union Government. 3. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme, now known as PM POSHAN, aims to improve the nutritional status of children in government and government-aided schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Statement 1 is correct. The NFSA, 2013, aims to provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices, covering approximately two-thirds of the population. Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Central Government is responsible for procurement, allocation, and transportation of food grains up to the designated depots, and also for providing food subsidy, the responsibility for distribution to eligible beneficiaries within the states/UTs rests with the State/UT Governments. Thus, it's a joint responsibility, not a purely central sector scheme. Statement 3 is correct. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) Scheme in 2021, with the objective of improving the nutritional status of school-going children.
3. Which of the following initiatives or schemes is NOT primarily associated with the tenure or legacy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
A) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in 2000 during Vajpayee's tenure, aiming to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations. B) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was launched in 2001 during Vajpayee's tenure, aiming for universal elementary education. C) The Golden Quadrilateral Project, a network of highways connecting India's four major metropolitan cities (Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai), was a flagship project initiated during Vajpayee's time. D) The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in 2005 by the UPA government, after Vajpayee's tenure as Prime Minister. It aimed to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the rural population.
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