Shiv Bhojan Thali Scheme 2025 – ₹10 Meals Across Maharashtra | How to Avail

Shiv Bhojan Thali Scheme 2025 – Affordable Meals for All in Maharashtra


The Shiv Bhojan Scheme offers wholesome meals at just ₹10 across Maharashtra. Check locations, eligibility, and timings for availing this subsidized food program.


Introduction

The Shiv Bhojan Thali Scheme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Government of Maharashtra that provides nutritious and affordable meals at just ₹10 to the poor and needy. The scheme is aimed at ensuring that no one goes hungry due to lack of money, especially in urban and semi-urban areas.


Key Features of the Scheme

  • Scheme Name: Shiv Bhojan Thali Yojana
  • Launched By: Government of Maharashtra
  • Meal Cost: ₹10 per thali (government subsidized)
  • Available At: Shiv Bhojan Kendras (canteens) across districts
  • Target Audience: Poor, homeless, daily wage workers, laborers
  • Serving Timings: 12 PM to 2 PM (lunch hours only)

Objectives of the Scheme

  • Eradicate urban hunger and malnutrition
  • Provide hygienic, cooked meals at a nominal cost
  • Create employment opportunities through kitchen staff and supply chains
  • Ensure food security for the underprivileged

Meal Details (Shiv Bhojan Thali Menu)

Each ₹10 thali includes:

  • 2–3 Chapatis
  • One vegetable sabzi
  • Rice (150 gm)
  • Dal (100 gm)
  • Pickle or chutney

The menu may vary slightly based on region but retains nutritional balance.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to all residents of Maharashtra, especially:
    • Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
    • Daily wage earners
    • Homeless individuals
    • Urban slum dwellers
  • No ID proof or documentation is mandatory to access the meal

How to Avail Shiv Bhojan Thali

  1. Locate your nearest Shiv Bhojan Kendra using the MahaFood website or local municipal listings
  2. Visit during serving hours (12–2 PM)
  3. Pay ₹10 and collect your thali
  4. Eat at the designated canteen space

Current Reach and Expansion (2025)

  • Over 2,000 centers operational across cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad
  • Target of serving 3 crore+ meals by end of 2025
  • Plan to expand to bus stands, hospitals, railway stations
  • QR code-based feedback system being introduced

Impact So Far

  • Helped lakhs of people access hot meals during pandemic and inflation
  • Boosted local agriculture and employment through local sourcing
  • Improved nutrition standards among the urban poor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Can I take the thali home?
Ans: The scheme encourages on-premise consumption, but some centers may allow take-away based on local rules.

Q2. Is this available on Sundays and holidays?
Ans: Most centers operate 6 days a week (closed on Sunday), but check locally as some districts run it all 7 days.

Q3. Can non-poor people eat at Shiv Bhojan Kendras?
Ans: The scheme is not restricted, but priority is for the poor and needy.

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