The low footfall and the need for the kitchens to take a break is the primary reason

The BBMP may stop serving dinner at the 151 Indira Canteens on Sundays, taking into account the low footfall and the need for the kitchens to take a break. Chief Minister will take the final call.

Sources said the turnout is 50% less on Sunday night as it's a holiday. Service providers want time to clean the canteen area once a week.

A BBMP report showed the canteens in Subhash nagar near Majestic (ward No. 95) and Jayanagar (ward No. 153) had the highest footfall in September. The Palike then decided to increase supply-600 plates of breakfast, 600 for lunch and 400 plates for dinner in Subhash Nagar. In Jayanagar, it was 600 plates of breakfast, 600 lunch, and 300 plates for dinner. After October 2, when 50 more canteens were launched, the out let near KR Market saw the highest footfall of 1,500.

The project was launched to provide affordable food to citizens, it could be anybody as affordability is subjective. “When the rich walk into the canteens, it only means the facility provides good food in a clean environment. We cannot stop anyone from using the facility.