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Karnataka 🍚 Food & Nutrition Active ✔ Verified 7 Nov 2026

Indira Canteens

Government of Karnataka

Subsidised meals at canteens in cities. Amounts and rules change often; confirm on the official Karnataka portal (Seva Sindhu / SSP) before applying.

🎁 Benefits

  • Meals at nominal prices

✅ Who can apply

  • Anyone; aimed at the urban poor and daily-wage earners

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📎 Documents needed

  • Aadhaar card
  • Karnataka residence proof / ration card
  • Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
  • Documents specific to the scheme (income, caste, age as applicable)

🧭 How to apply

  1. Apply on Seva Sindhu / the State Scholarship Portal (SSP) or through the taluk office / Grama One / Karnataka One centres
  2. Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready

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