Summary:
The Amma canteen at BRN Garden, North Chennai, run by Greater Chennai Corporation bears a deserted look and hasn’t had a single customer for a month now.
The scene is similar across North Chennai where footfalls in around 100 Amma canteens have fallen.
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The Amma canteen at BRN Garden, North Chennai, run by Greater Chennai Corporation bears a deserted look and hasn’t had a single customer for a month now.
The scene is similar across North Chennai where footfalls in around 100 Amma canteens have fallen.
These canteens, which used to get 2,000 customers a day, do not get more than 100 now.
Those working in the canteens said the government’s free food scheme during the pandemic has caused a huge dent in its revenue.
“People thronged when hotels were closed and the food was free.
Now, they are not willing to pay for the food.
At many Amma canteens, people complain about lack of variety especially for breakfast and dinner,” said a staff.
There are about 407 Amma canteens in the city with each division having at least two.