Pure, Tasty, Fresh, and Nutritious Food Plates at just Rs. 5/—per plate will be served to poor and needy people at MAA Canteens/Kitchens, which are operational under the West Bengal Government’s MAA Canteen Scheme.
Read the complete article to know more about the scheme.
West Bengal MAA Canteen Scheme Highlights | |
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| Scheme Name | West Bengal MAA Canteen Scheme. |
| Date of Launch | 21-02-2021 |
| Benefits Provided | Food at Just Rs. 5/- per Plate. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Poor and Needy People of West Bengal. |
| Responsible Department | Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs West Bengal. |
| How to Apply | Visit the nearest MAA Canteen/ Kitchen |
Introduction of West Bengal MAA Canteen Scheme: A Brief Insight
- West Bengal Government started MAA Canteen Scheme in the whole of State on 21-02-2021.
- The main objective behind starting this scheme is to provide fresh, pure, and nutritious food at subsidized rates so everyone can afford it.
- Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs of West Bengal Government is the nodal department of this scheme.
- This scheme is implemented with the help of State Urban Development Agency.
- West Bengal Government will open MAA Kitchens/ MAA Canteens in Urban Local Bodies limit under its MAA Canteen Scheme in order to provide subsidized foods to needy and poor people.
- Each MAA Canteens will be run by Self Help Groups preferably managed by Women.
- Pure, Fresh, Tasty, and Nutritious Food at just Rs. 5/- per plate will be provided to each beneficiary at MAA Canteens.
- The food items which are provided in MAA Canteens are :-
- Rice.
- Vegetables Sabzi.
- Dal.
- Egg Curry. (On Sunday)
- Chutney.
- Every day during lunch hours from 1 PM to 3 PM, the above-mentioned food will be distributed to poor people at just Rs. 5/- per plate.
- The government of West Bengal will also provide a subsidy of Rs. 15/- per plate to Self Help Groups to compensate them.
- Some MAA Canteens are run on a token system in which token will be distributed from 12 PM to 1 PM.
- And some MAA Canteens will serve food on a first come first serve basis.
- Earlier MAA Canteen Scheme of the West Bengal Government is known by “Sulabh Annasathi Yojana”.
- The other popular name of this scheme is “MAA Canteen Prakalpa” or “MAA Canteen Yojana West Bengal”.
- At present 330 MAA Canteens are functional in whole of West Bengal in which around 8.53 crore meals will be distributed to needy people.
- Self Help Groups can apply for tender to run MAA Kitchen/ Canteen under West Bengal Government’s MAA Canteen Scheme by contacting the State Urban Development Agency.
- Needy and Poor People can visit their nearest MAA Canteen at lunch hours and avail the benefit of tasty food at just Rs. 5/- per plate.
Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries
- Government of West Bengal will provide the following benefits to all eligible people under its MAA Canteen Scheme :-
- MAA Canteens/ Kitchen will be opened in every Urban Local Bodies.
- Each MAA Canteens will be run by Self Help Groups.
- Subsidized Food will be provided in each MAA Canteens.
- Poor and Needy Person will get Lunch at just Rs. 5/- per Plate at MAA Canteens.
- Subsidy of Rs. 15/- per Plate will be provided by West Bengal Government to Canteen Management.
- Each Food Plate consists Rice, Dal, Vegetables, Egg Curry and Chutney.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- Food Plate at just Rs. 5/- at MAA Kitchens which are opened under West Bengal Government’s MAA Canteen Scheme will only provided to below mentioned beneficiaries :-
- Poor and Needy Persons of Urban Areas.
- Migrant Workers.
Documents Required to be Attached
- In order get food at just Rs. 5/- per plate at MAA Canteens, the beneficiary will have to show any of the below-mentioned identification card :-
- Aadhaar Card.
- Voter Identity Card.
- Any Identity Proof of West Bengal.
How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme
- There is no need to apply for the MAA Canteen Scheme of West Bengal in order to get tasty and nutritious food at just Rs. 5/- per plate.
- Poor and Needy Residents of Urban Area can go and visit their nearest MAA Canteen which are opened by the Government of West Bengal under its MAA Canteen Scheme.
- There will be a token system in some of the MAA Canteens and some canteen serve food on first come first serve basis.
- Token Collection time at MAA Canteens is from 12 PM to 1 PM.
- And the food serving time at MAA Canteens is from 1 PM to 3 PM.
- The menu of food plate which is served at MAA Canteens are Rice, Dal, Vegetable, Chutney and Egg Curry.
- Each and Every MAA Canteen is also have proper sitting place where beneficiary can sit with peace and enjoy their food at just Rs. 5/- per plate.
- MAA Kitchens/ Canteens is opened in all 7 Municipal Corporation District Headquarter of Urban Local Bodies which inlcude a total of 34 Urban Local Bodies.
- Beneficiary can visit any MAA Canteen in their area, collect token, pay Rs. 5/- for food and enjoy nutritious, tasty and fresh food in lunch hours.
- In case of any help or assistance is required regarding the scheme, beneficiary can contact their area Urban Local Body Office.
Important Links Available
- Guidelines of MAA Canteen Scheme West Bengal.
- Official Website of State Urban Development Agency West Bengal.
- Official Website of Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs West Bengal.
Contact Details in Case of Help Needed
- Contact Number of State Urban Development Agency West Bengal :-
- 033 23378723.
- 033 23376223.
- 033 23376229.
- Contact Email of State Urban Development Agency West Bengal :- wbsudadir@gmail.com.
- Contact Details of State Urban Development Agency West Bengal.
- Address of State Urban Development Agency West Bengal :-
Ilgus Bhawan, HC Block,
Sector III, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata, West Bengal – 700106. - Address of Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, West Bengal :-
Nagarayan, DF-8,
Sector-I, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata-700064.