Akshaya Patra Narrative
Primary cause
How we work to make a difference
Impact Stories
Gungun Aspires to Become an English Teacher and Spread Knowledge
Gungun Kashyap is one of the 2.2 million beneficiary of Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meal programme and wishes to become an English Teacher. Read her journey here.
Mohammad Wants to Protect the Nation Like A Superhero
Mohammad wants to become a soldier, just like the superheroes in his comic books. Here is how Akshaya Patra's meals keep him fit and fuel his dreams.
Hitakshi Dreams of Flying High in The Skies
Hitakshi wants to become a pilot and look at the world from heights. Here is how Akshaya Patra’s meals play a pivotal role in her life.
Abhijit: An aspiring electrical engineer
Abhijit aspires to become an electrical engineer and solve daily life problems by devising unique gadgets. Here’s how Akshaya Patra is fuelling his dreams.
Yashasvi Dreams of Becoming a Paramedic and Help People in Distress
Yashasvi Desalli is a 12-year-old girl with an ambition that can solve her family’s ongoing financial instability. She lives with her parents and 2 younger siblings (brother and sister) in Dharwad, Karnataka. Yashasvi and her siblings attend Government Higher Primary School No. 5, Gandhinagar, located in the nearby vicinity. She is in 7th grade while her sister and brother are in 4th and 1st standard, respectively.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The Foundation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Programme. It provides nutritious meals to children studying in government schools and government-aided schools. Akshaya Patra also aims to counter malnutrition and support the Right to Education of children hailing from socio-economically challenging backgrounds.
Our Vision
No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger
Our Mission
To feed 3 million children everyday by 2025
Over 4 billion meals served
Over 2.25 million+ children benefitted
Reached to over 23,000 schools
16 States and 2 Union Territories
75 Locations
Sustainable Development Goals
Campaigns
Raised:₹975952.00
Goal: ₹1192320.00
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Hear from our Biggest Contributors
Hunger is not a natural disaster but man-made one to a large extent. Hence, I feel, it is our duty to make India hunger-free. It was pleasant to know about the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Programme by The Akshaya Patra Foundation. The modus operandi and functioning of this programme deeply touched my heart as I, at Galway Foundation
Mr.Urmelesh Swami
Head - Galway Foundation
The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Programme is a great initiative to address two Sustainable Development Goals – Zero Hunger and Quality Education with nutritious and quality food. The level of commitment that Akshaya Patra has showcased under this initiative has not only made an outstanding impact on the be
Ms. Priyadarshini Nigam
Head,CSR Newgen Software Technologies Ltd
While we at NCML had heard about Akshaya Patra via various films, news articles, and images about the fabulous work it does tirelessly every day, visiting the schools and kitchens was really an eye-opener and a highly recommended experience for everyone. The impact of a well-balanced nutritious meal goes a long way, and kudos to the team at Ak
Bhuvan Atluri
CEO, NCML MktYard Private Limited
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