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How to Avail TN Amma Unavagam ₹5 Meal 2026

TN Amma Canteen - ₹3-5 meals at govt canteens. 600+ centers. Pioneer scheme.

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About This Guide

Tamil Nadu Amma Unavagam (Amma Canteen) since 2013 - ₹1 idli, ₹3 sambar rice, ₹5 curd rice, ₹5 chappati with dal. 600+ centers in Chennai + other cities. Run by Chennai Corporation. Universal access. Daily 7 AM - 9 PM. 1.5 lakh+ meals daily.

Eligibility Criteria

Anyone (universal)
Valid TN resident or visitor
First-come basis
Cash payment

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Cash ₹1-5 per item
No KYC required

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Find Center

Chennai Corporation locator. 400 in Chennai + 200 other cities.

Visit Daily

7 AM - 9 PM most centers.

Order at Counter

Menu displayed: idli ₹1, sambar rice ₹3, curd rice ₹5, chappati ₹5.

Pay Cash

Affordable amounts.

Receive Plate

Hot, fresh.

Eat at Center

Standard seating.

Key Benefits

₹1 idli, ₹3 sambar rice, ₹5 chappati
Universal access
600+ centers
7 AM - 9 PM
TN-pioneer scheme
Hygienic kitchens
1.5 lakh meals/day
Multiple cities (Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem etc.)
Subsidized but quality maintained

What Happens After Application?

Same-day availability. Daily multiple visits possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outside Chennai?

Tamil Nadu Government extending - now Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy, Tirunelveli, etc.