Rajasthan Mulls Annapurna Rasois Along Expressways
Panchayati Raj Department writes to NHAI asking it to examine a proposal to open these kitchens at rest areas along expressways
UdaipurTimes, Oct 22, 2026 - Rajasthan State Government is exploring the possibility of opening Shree Annapurna Rasois along expressways to provide meals to long-distance travellers and drivers at subsidised rates.
The Panchayati Raj Department has written to the regional officer of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), asking it to examine a proposal to open these kitchens at rest areas along expressways. After examining the proposal, NHAI will forward its recommendations to the Panchayati Raj Department.
The Shree Annapurna Rasoi Yojana is an ongoing subsidised meal scheme by the Rajasthan government to provide full meals to beneficiaries at Rs 8 per plate in urban and rural areas. The food menu per serving includes 300 grams of chapati, 100 grams of dal, 100 grams of vegetable, 100 grams of rice/millets, khichdi and pickle. The State Government gives a subsidy of Rs 22 for each plate.
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