Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi conducted a surprise inspection of the Akshaya Patra food preparation center near TTD Kalyana Mandapam in Dendulur on Thursday. She directed the management and kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of good quality and tasty meals to the Anna canteen so that the poor and underprivileged are fully satisfied.
Ms. Vetri Selvi highlighted that the State Government is implementing the scheme at just ₹ 5 per meal, thereby ensuring nutritious and quality food for the needy. All washing and serving areas, utensils, machines and food preparation processes must be kept clean at all times. Employees must wear gloves and caps, and ingredients such as rice, vegetables, and daily necessities must be fresh and of high quality.
The collector also emphasized that the meals should be delivered hot and on time, with strict adherence to the menu and hygiene standards inside and around the center. Sufficient facilities for washing hands and dishes as well as continuous monitoring of drinking water quality were also emphasized.
According to manager Akshay Patra V. Raji, the center supplies food to 15 Anna canteens in Eluru, Jangareddigudem, Tanuku, Nidamarru, Palakollu, Narasapuram, Bhimavaram and Tadepalligudem and provides three meals a day.
Deputy Tahsildar A. Srinivas Rao, Deputy Mandal Parishad Development Officer (DYMPDO) B. Ashirvadam, AO M. Bhimaraju, Gram Panchayat Minister N. Gayatri Devi and others were present.
Published – 26 Feb 2026 19:34 IST
