The Akshaya Patra Foundation is an NGO in India headquartered in Bengaluru. Our organisation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in the government schools and government-aided schools. Alongside, Akshaya Patra also aims at countering malnutrition and supporting the right to education of socio-economically disadvantaged children.
Since 2000, Akshaya Patra has been concerting all its efforts towards providing fresh and nutritious meals to children on every single school day. We are continuously leveraging technology to multiply our reach. The state-of-the-art kitchens have become a subject of study and have attracted curious visitors from around the world.
Our partnership with the Government of India and various State Governments, along with the persistent support from corporates, individual donors, and well-wishers have helped us to grow from serving just 1,500 children in 5 schools in 2000 to serving 1.8 million children.
Today, Akshaya Patra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) Mid-Day Meal Programme serving wholesome food every school day to over 1.8 million children from 19,039 schools across 12 states & 2 Union territories of India.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, renowned for its dedication to eradicating hunger among school children, marks a monumental milestone with the inauguration of its transformative kitchen facility in Mangalore, Karnataka. This initiative stands as a testament to innovation, community involvement, and a... (more)
Dec 04, 2023 15:27 IST
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, a stalwart in the realms of nutrition for education, celebrated a momentous evening at the 'Nourish the Change' awards ceremony. In a jubilant ambiance, the foundation paid tribute to resilient government school students who triumphed over adversities to achiev... (more)
Nov 23, 2023 11:45 IST
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
