The Indira Rasoi Yojana scheme is now officially called Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana. The order also states that the weight of the subsidised meal per plate has been increased to 600 grams under the new name. The government grant per plate has been raised from Rs 17 to Rs 22, as reported by ANI. However, the contribution required from the beneficiaries remains unchanged at Rs 8 per plate.
With electoral gains on mind, ruling parties in states such as Rajasthan, Karnataka and Telangana have introduced low-cost meal options over the years. Here is a look at some of them.