Haryana to Establish 600 Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens in Phases
Farmers and Workers to Get Hygienic Meals for Just ₹10 Per Plate
HSIIDC to Set Up Affordable Canteens in Industrial Estates Across the State
Chandigarh, April 3 – Moving forward with its commitment to establishing 600 subsidized meal canteens across Haryana, the state government has decided to launch 200 new Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens in the first phase by August this year. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate these canteens on August 15, 2025, on the occasion of Independence Day.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini. The Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens will provide hygienic meals to farmers and laborers at a subsidized rate of just ₹10 per plate.
Women Self-Help Groups to Manage Subsidized Canteens
The Chief Minister highlighted that 175 subsidized meal canteens are currently operational across Haryana. These include 115 run by the Labor Department, 53 by the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB), and 7 by sugar mills. These canteens are managed by members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs), promoting women’s empowerment. With the addition of 200 new canteens, the total number will rise to 375. The CM directed officials to identify suitable locations at the earliest, with the goal of setting up a total of 600 such canteens in a phased manner.
HSIIDC to Develop Infrastructure Through CSR Initiatives
The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has been instructed to establish subsidized canteens in all industrial estates, ensuring affordable and nutritious meals for workers. The Chief Minister proposed that the canteen infrastructure be developed through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, as several major companies have expressed interest in contributing to the project.
Additionally, HSAMB and the Labor Department have been directed to identify new locations in agricultural markets and construction sites to expand the reach of these canteens. The CM also suggested opening Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens at mining sites to support laborers and workers.
Dedicated Portal for Subsidized Canteens
The Chief Minister has instructed the establishment of a dedicated portal for all subsidized meal canteens in the state, making information accessible with a single click. To promote digitization, he emphasized that payments in these canteens should be made through QR codes.
Standardized Menu Across All Canteens
CM Nayab Singh Saini directed that all subsidized canteens follow a uniform menu. The Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM) has been tasked with designing a standardized menu that includes millet-based food items. He also stressed the importance of providing breakfast in the canteens and suggested serving South Indian dishes like idli and dosa for laborers and farmers.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Raja Sekhar Vundru, Principal Secretary of Industries & Commerce D. Suresh, Principal Secretary of Labor Rajeev Ranjan, Commissioner & Secretary of Development & Panchayat Dr. Amit Agarwal, Additional Principal Secretary to the CM Dr. Saket Kumar, Chief Administrator of HSAMB Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Labor Commissioner Mani Ram Sharma, Managing Director of HSIIDC Sushil Sarwan, Chief Coordinator of the Industries Department Sunil Sharma, OSD to the CM Bharat Bhushan Bharti, and other senior officials.
