Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday ordered the revamp and modernisation of Amma canteens (or Unavagams), launched during the 2011-16 AIADMK government tenure, across the state.
Vijay has directed officials to refurbish and improve the infrastructure of Amma Canteens and ensure delicious and quality food to the people.
After feedback that quality and taste of food offered in the Amma Canteens were not satisfactory was brought to the notice of the Chief Minister, he held a review meeting with top officials.
The Chief Minister ordered improvement in amenities, infrastructure, procurement of more cooking utensils/equipment and thereby ensure quality and delicious food to the people, an official release said.
There are 383 Amma Canteens under the Greater Chennai Corporation and 237 under the supervision of other local bodies in the state.