Akshaya Patra

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Bengaluru, India, dedicated to eliminating classroom hunger through the PM POSHAN Mid-Day Meal Programme. By providing nutritious meals to children in government and government-aided schools, the foundation aims to counter malnutrition and support the Right to Education for those from socio-economically challenging backgrounds.

With a vision that no child in India should be deprived of education due to hunger, Akshaya Patra has served over 4 billion meals to more than 2.25 million children across 23,111 schools in 16 states and 3 Union Territories. The organization strives to feed 3 million children every day by 2025, integrating sustainability and food safety into its operations.

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