Mamata to dish out Rs 5 rice plate with egg, vegetables and pulses from today

With an eye on the coming assembly elections, the West Bengal government is set to provide a platter of rice, a veg item, dal and egg curry for just Rs 5, served through Mayer Rannaghar (Mother’s Kitchen). The scheme will be launched by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Monday (February 15).  

It was informed by the state government that at present, the scheme will start in 16 civic boroughs in Kolkata. Later, the facility will be extended to 144 wards under the civic body in a phased manner. 

It was informed by the state government that at present, the scheme will start in 16 civic boroughs in Kolkata. Later, the facility will be extended to 144 wards under the civic body in a phased manner. 

According to sources, the thali which will be provided at a nominal cost of Rs5 will have 200gm of rice with an egg, accompanied with a veg item and dal.

According to sources, the thali which will be provided at a nominal cost of Rs5 will have 200gm of rice with an egg, accompanied with a veg item and dal.

Mamata Banerjee is set to virtually launch the canteens at the boroughs simultaneously on Monday, informed Municipal Affairs Minister Firhad Hakim.

Mamata Banerjee is set to virtually launch the canteens at the boroughs simultaneously on Monday, informed Municipal Affairs Minister Firhad Hakim.

Mamata Banerjee had made such a provision for the poor, serving processed food through the canteens in her budget on February 5.

Mamata Banerjee had made such a provision for the poor, serving processed food through the canteens in her budget on February 5.

This scheme of the Bengal government is going to give relief to many office-goers, daily wagers and marketing personnel, who are mostly on the road throughout the day.

This scheme of the Bengal government is going to give relief to many office-goers, daily wagers and marketing personnel, who are mostly on the road throughout the day.