Since their inception in 2013, Amma Canteens, affectionately known as Amma Unavagams, have been a cornerstone of affordable dining for the residents of Chennai. However, as the years have passed, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) finds itself grappling with financial losses stemming from this flagship program of the AIADMK government. Initially boasting 407 outlets across the city, the number of Amma Canteens has dwindled to 399 over the course of a decade....