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Home / News / India News / #NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the man who feeds needy for Rs. 5
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    #NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the man who feeds needy for Rs. 5

    Shalini Ojha
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    Shalini Ojha
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    Last updated on Feb 25, 2019, 04:42 pm
    #NewsBytesExclusive: Meet the man who feeds needy for Rs. 5
  • At a time when nothing comes easy or cheap, when pessimism has sort of won, and no one really takes an initiative to right the wrongs, a man named Anoop Khanna has been restoring our faith in humanity.

    Khanna, who runs Dadi Ki Rasoi in Noida, gives food to the needy for just Rs. 5. And he has no plans of increasing the price either.

    NewsBytes spoke to Khanna to understand why he started this noble act, his life in general and the attention he gets.

    Read on.

  • In this article
    Here's where can you find Khanna's Dadi Ki Rasoi Khanna has been involved in social work for years Khanna doesn't support freebies, hence charges nominal cost Support from vendors and shopkeepers help Khanna sustain his idea Even well-earning people pay a visit If you lack basic etiquette, you won't get food Khanna's day starts at 7, serves food at two stalls His work got him invited to President House Will Khanna ever increase the cost? No, he confirmed Why do we expect everything from one person, asks Khanna Khanna's work has touched lives of many Roti, kapda aur dawayi: How Khanna expanded his work Khanna ended with an important message for all
  • Stall

    Here's where can you find Khanna's Dadi Ki Rasoi

    Here's where can you find Khanna's Dadi Ki Rasoi
  • If you ever visit Ganga Shopping Complex in Noida Sector-29 post noon, you will find a long queue of people standing outside a counter.

    The queue ends at a smiling Khanna who serves dal, chawal and achaar (pickle) to people. Those who can't afford to eat out at lavish restaurants come to Dadi Ki Rasoi religiously for delicious food.

    The price is a bonus.

  • Idea

    Khanna has been involved in social work for years

    Khanna has been involved in social work for years
  • When we asked Khanna how the idea came to his mind, he said, "I have been doing social work for the last 20-25 years. I visited Uttarakhand and Bihar after floods as well."

    Like others, Khanna's "first innings" were dedicated to earning a livelihood and raising his kids. But he wanted to do something in his "second innings".

    "My mother spoke about starting something like this, and I did," added Khanna.

  • Cost

    Khanna doesn't support freebies, hence charges nominal cost

    Khanna doesn't support freebies, hence charges nominal cost
  • Now any sane mind would conclude Khanna isn't charging much. He could have done it for free too but decided to take money.

    On being asked why, Khanna replied, "I have always been against freebies and reservation. I believe basic necessities should be made cheap as there is really no cap on luxuries."

    He went on to say when a person pays Rs. 5 for his meal, his self-respect gets a boost as well. Hence, the cost.

  • Model

    Support from vendors and shopkeepers help Khanna sustain his idea

    Support from vendors and shopkeepers help Khanna sustain his idea
  • In this quest, Khanna got the support of like-minded people who made the model sustainable.

    He revealed he gets products at a low cost. "I get one kg ghee for Rs. 300. The vegetable vendor also gives me items at an appreciative cost. This makes it possible for me to run this model."

    However, he stressed that he doesn't compromise on quality.

  • Fan

    Even well-earning people pay a visit

    Even well-earning people pay a visit
  • With a sense of pride in his voice, Khanna told us people sometimes come in "big cars" to taste his food.

    After running Dadi Ki Rasoi for more than three years, Khanna has now broadened the menu by including tandoori roti, sweets, and fruits.

    But the better menu is only restricted to the needy. The well-off customers are served with the basic items.

  • Civic sense

    If you lack basic etiquette, you won't get food

    If you lack basic etiquette, you won't get food
  • Khanna also told us he aims to teach people about forgotten civic sense with his initiative.

    If you want to get served, you have to follow rules like parking your car properly, carrying a helmet (if you are on a bike), keeping change ready and throwing plates in the bin.

    "I don't like that people waste time over such trivial things," Khanna said.

  • Day

    Khanna's day starts at 7, serves food at two stalls

    Khanna's day starts at 7, serves food at two stalls
  • Khanna starts his day at 7 AM. After a jog (exercise) in the park with his wife, Khanna purchases vegetables.

    His staff members get to work and by 10 AM he reaches Sector 17 for his first stall. After wrapping up by 11:30, Khanna serves food to people at Ganga Shopping Complex from noon.

    The process usually ends at 2 PM, or till food lasts.

  • Recognition

    His work got him invited to President House

    His work got him invited to President House
  • Khanna's work has got him recognition and last year he was invited to the President House.

    With humility, he informed us social workers from around the country were called to discuss a model which could benefit a large population.

    "It became possible due to Mr. Sanjay Kothari, the Chief Secretary of President House. We call the initiative 'Mission Possible' and I hope all of us build something great together," he said.

  • Rate

    Will Khanna ever increase the cost? No, he confirmed

    Will Khanna ever increase the cost? No, he confirmed
  • Khanna added recognition encourages people like him. "I hope government also draws inspiration from the work we are doing," he said.

    So does he plan to increase the price? Not until Rs. 5 is valid currency, he said. "After that will use Paytm but will not increase the rate," Khanna told us.

    When asked about expanding to more stalls, Khanna had a logical response.

  • Quote

    Why do we expect everything from one person, asks Khanna

  • "Why should only one man do everything? We have this tendency of complaining. I hear people say (Narendra) Modi, Rahul (Gandhi), didn't do anything. I ask them: Shouldn't you do something as well. It isn't a difficult task," said Khanna.

  • Motto

    Khanna's work has touched lives of many

    Khanna's work has touched lives of many
  • Khanna's views are well-reflected in his actions. When a patron wants to make a contribution, he asks the person to stand with him and serve food.

    "Rupay ka karm karna bahut asaan hai, karm ka nai (Spending money is easy, doing things isn't)," he said.

    He added several youngsters love his work and that's what he always aspired for.

  • Other works

    Roti, kapda aur dawayi: How Khanna expanded his work

    Roti, kapda aur dawayi: How Khanna expanded his work
  • Apart from food, Khanna also runs Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Yojana Kendra in the same area.

    "There are only a few stores in Noida and I run one of them. People can get important medicines at cheap rates from here," he explained.

    He also gives clothes to needy which are donated to him. "Roti, kapda aur dawayi, teeno ek jagah," he said.

  • Message

    Khanna ended with an important message for all

    Khanna ended with an important message for all
  • For those wishing to do something for society, Khanna had a message: Never do it for fame. I don't see myself as a great man but as a coordinator who is doing what he set out to do. I enjoy what I am doing and so should you.

    He also asked the youth to first achieve their dreams, secure future and then think of returning to society.

    "Before you say 'Money isn't important' make sure you have earned enough," Khanna signed off, saying.

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