Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday inaugurated Atal Kisan Mazdoor canteen in New Anaj Mandi, Karnal.
Constructed by Marketing Board at a cost of Rs four lakh, the canteen is very pocket-friendly as people will get a wholesome diet from the canteen at a meager price of Rs 10. The food will include four rotis, pulses, vegetables and rice, and the canteen will be open from 11 am to 3 pm.
The Chief Minister said that this scheme, launched for laborers and farmers, will be very effective as it will provide nutritious food to the laborers at an affordable rate. A canteen for sugar mill workers will also be started soon, he said adding that the Marketing Board will start the canteen at 25 locations.
The canteen has been started for workers, farmers and traders at five places including Fatehabad, Panchkula, Bhiwani, and Nuh from Sunday.