HUBBALLI TIMES NEWS DESK
The State government on Tuesday announced distribution of free food to poor, street vendors, and workers during the lockdown period. Beneficiaries can get food through Indira Canteens thrice a day across the State till May 24.
An official order from the Municipal Administration Department stated that the free food would be distributed to migrant labourers and poor through Indira Canteen in the city corporation/ municipality jurisdiction in rest of the State except Bengaluru.
This announcement was made by Municipal Administration Minister N. Nagaraju on Monday through a recorded video message.
“With the consent of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, the Municipal Administration Department has taken this measure to supply free food thrice a day,” Mr. Nagaraju said.
The beneficiary is expected to display his voter identification card, Aadhaar card, DL, or Labour Department ID card to obtain the meals.
Currently, Indira Canteen charges ₹5 for breakfast and ₹10 each for lunch and dinner. “This will be waived to help street vendors, workers and the poor till the lockdown is lifted,” he added.
