Kurnool Municipal Corporation Commissioner S. Ravindra Babu has said that the functioning of the Anna Canteens in the city are good and the feedback from the public is an indication of it.

The Commissioner on Saturday (March 08) conducted a surprise visit to the Anna Canteens at the Old Bus Stand, Collectorate and Government General Hospital and interacted with those who were having breakfast at that time. Five Anna Canteens are running in the city.

Mr. Ravindra Babu enquired about the overall management of the canteen and also the taste and cleanliness at the canteens. Interacting with women, he extended Women’s Day greetings to them. Later, he interacted with those managing the Anna Canteens and asked them to provide food as per the menu and clean drinking water to the customers. He asked to arrange dustbins and maintain cleanliness at the canteens.

Mr. Ravindra Babu asked the managements to coordinate with the KMC officials and address the problems, if any, and ensure that the people did not face any inconvenience.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner said poor people were burdened with spending huge amounts on food when they visit the city on work. He said the government had re-introduced the Anna Canteens keeping poor people in view and is providing food on par with hotels. “Poor can now have quality breakfast, lunch and dinner in a good atmosphere,” he said. The Commissioner said 93.18% people have expressed satisfaction over the quality of food served at Anna Canteens in the city. Five Anna Canteens have started in the city five months back and till now, 7,20,652 persons had food in these centres, he said.