Rajasthan tackles hunger with Indira Rasoi scheme, 63.6 mn meals served

So far, 63.6 million meals have been served under Indira Rasoi scheme, of those include 7.8 million between April 1 and June 30 this year

The Indira Rasoi (kitchen) scheme, launched in August 2020 by the state government on the theme “No One Sleeps Hungry” and with the price of each meal served being Rs 8, is becoming popular in Rajasthan.

At the time of the launch, the state government tweeted: “Life will change with Indira Rasoi Yojana … this is the promise of the Rajasthan government.”

So far, 63.6 million meals have been served under this scheme. Those include 7.8 million between April 1 and June 30 this year.

The kitchens have been set up at community buildings, railway