Chennai Corporation to set up Amma Canteen at Omandurar hospital
The Greater Chennai Corporation plans to open an Amma Canteen at the Omandurar Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital to provide affordable meals. The project requires government approval and will be partially funded by the corporation to support patients and their attendants.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses food insecurity for vulnerable populations in public healthcare settings, balancing social welfare with fiscal management.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is planning to set up an Amma Canteen at the Omandurar Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, with an estimated additional annual expenditure of ₹20.53 lakh, after accounting for projected food sales.
Recently The Hindu had reported on the need for low cost food at the hospital.
An online petition was also launched by some members of civil society appealing to the Chief Minister to establish an Amma Canteen at the hospital.
The civic body has now said the facility would provide quality, low-cost food to patients and their attendants.
The GCC has sought retrospective government approval to establish the Amma Canteen and permission to undertake the building, electrical, equipment, raw material and other works required to commence operations.
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