Hyderabad to Get New Indiramma Canteens at Moti Nagar, Khairatabad Today
Hyderabad, Sept. 29: The Telangana government is set to expand its subsidized meal program by launching two new Indiramma Canteens at Moti Nagar and Khairatabad Mint Compound today.
The initiative marks a continuation of the state’s commitment to food security for the urban poor, transforming the earlier Annapurna Canteen model into the newly branded Indiramma scheme.
Currently, 150 canteens are operational across the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits, serving nearly 30,000 people every day.
According to official data, since the inception of the program, more than 12.3 crore meals have been provided to beneficiaries.
To sustain the scheme, GHMC has so far spent ₹254 crore, ensuring meals remain accessible at just ₹5 per plate.
Hyderabad: More Canteens Planned in Jubilee Hills Constituency:
Officials confirmed that 12 more canteens are ready for launch, including four in the Jubilee Hills Constituency. This expansion is expected to further increase the reach of the scheme and reduce the burden on existing canteens, many of which serve hundreds of meals daily.
The GHMC has also adjusted its subsidy structure to meet rising costs. From March 2025, the corporation’s contribution per plate was revised from ₹27.63 to ₹29.83. Despite the increased subsidy, the public continues to pay only ₹5 for each meal, while the government covers the rest of the expense.
GHMC Seeks Budget for Breakfast Inclusion:
Looking ahead, GHMC has proposed expanding the scheme to include breakfast. An additional annual budget of ₹12.60 crore will be required for this inclusion, and a letter has already been sent to the state government seeking financial sanction.
The inauguration of the new canteens highlights the Telangana government’s sustained focus on welfare-driven urban initiatives, with food security and affordability at the center of its policy framework.
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