About the scheme:

• West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched “Maa” canteens for providing subsidised meals to the poor and the destitute at a nominal cost of Rs. 5 a plate.
• The government will give a subsidy of Rs. 15 and people will have to pay Rs. 5.
• The kitchens will be run by self-help groups.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/mamata-launches-maa-scheme-to-provide-subsidised-meals-to-poor/article33846780.ece

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