5.5 cr Annapurna Meals Served since its Launch

Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao said Annapurna meal centres launched six years ago by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have served more than 5.50 crore meals.

On Friday, the Minister tweeted “As Telangana Fights Corona, these centres provided quality free meals to more than 65 lakh people. Largest programme by any State. Thanks to our partner @Akshaya Patra and hardworking staff”

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Prior to lockdown, the meals were offered for Rs.5 a plate. But after the lockdown was implemented, as per Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s directions to ensure that no one should be left hungry in the State during lockdown, GHMC is offering the meals for free.

Earlier only lunch was offered and during lockdown dinner, is also being offered to help the needy, especially migrant and daily wage workers. GHMC in association with Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation is now gearing up to serve even more meals as per the demand.