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Here we are talking about 'Amma Canteen', launched in 2013 by Late J. Jayalalithaa, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a prominent figure in the film industry. It is regarded as the most affordable canteen in India. Although it operates on a subsidy, the quality and taste of the meals remain uncompromised. The current Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has continued the program due to its overwhelming popularity. At 'Amma Canteen', customers can enjoy idlis for just 1 rupee and sambar rice for only 5 rupees, making it a significant relief for the common man.
A unique aspect of this canteen is that it offers employment opportunities to women. The canteens serve exclusively vegetarian food and operate as a non-profit venture, managed collaboratively by the Tamil Nadu government and the Municipal Corporation. There are over 300 'Amma Canteens' throughout the state, with more than half located in Chennai, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at very reasonable prices.
Additionally, there's a board outside each 'Amma Canteen' displaying the food timetable and pricing. Breakfast is available from 7 am to 10 am, offering idlis for just 1 rupee and Pongal rice for 5 rupees. Lunch is served from 12 pm to 3 pm, with prices ranging from 3 to 5 rupees for dishes like sambar-rice, lemon rice, and curd rice. For dinner, from 5 to 7:30 pm, customers can enjoy 2 chapatis and dal for just 3 rupees, which is a tremendous benefit for those in need. More About Jayalalithaa
J. Jayalalithaa began her career at the age of 15, encouraged by her mother, Sandhya, to enter the film industry. She debuted in 1965 with the Tamil film 'Venniradai' and appeared in over 300 films, notably collaborating with superstar Late M. G. Ramachandran (referred to by his fans as MGR), with whom she was romantically linked. Later, she transitioned into politics and served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu six times.
In the 2016 assembly elections, she made history as the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu to be re-elected since M.G.R. in 1984. However, in September of that year, she became critically ill. After spending 75 days in the hospital, she passed away from cardiac arrest on December 5, 2016, becoming the first female chief minister in India to die while in office. For the unversed, Jayalalithaa was never married and had no children.
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