Rs. 5 mid-day meal scheme launched by the GHMC is getting overwhelming response

The Rs.5 mid-day meal scheme introduced for the poor by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Nampally Sarai in front of the railway station has been drawing large crowds

The subsidised meal is offered between 12 noon and 1 p.m. and queues were on witness much before the serving of the meal started.The meal is provided on first come first serve basis for 300 persons.The subsidised meal has the civic body pitching in with around Rs.15 for each plate that comprises rice, dal, curry and pickle.

 “There is a good response to the scheme and we are happy at the way the beneficiaries are getting hot and hygienic food at a small price,” GHMC Commissioner, Somesh Kumar said