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
- Locate your nearest Shiv Bhojan Kendra using the MahaFood website or local municipal listings
- Visit during serving hours (12–2 PM)
- Pay ₹10 and collect your thali
- 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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