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Key Points

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25 new canteens were opened on the death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Total number of Atal Canteens in Delhi is now 100.

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Meals cost five Indian rupees per plate.

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Approximately 100,000 workers and families receive meals daily.

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The initiative reflects the Antyodaya vision of serving the poorest.

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Summary

Each canteen serves a meal for five Indian rupees, targeting about one hundred thousand laborers and low‑income families each day.

The program follows Vajpayee’s idea of helping the poorest, called Antyodaya.

Officials say the scheme provides nutritious food and dignity to those in need.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
Chief Minister
the elected head of a state government in India
Prime Minister
the leader of the whole country
laborers
people who do manual work
low‑income
having little money
nutritious
providing the vitamins and energy the body needs
Antyodaya
a concept meaning help for the poorest people
tribute
a way to honor or remember someone
initiative
a new plan or program
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