The Akshaya Patra Foundation

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a distinguished non-profit organization in India dedicated to eliminating classroom hunger. As a key implementing partner of the Government of India's PM POSHAN Abhiyaan, the foundation serves nutritious meals to millions of children in government and government-aided schools across the country, supporting their right to education. The organization's core mission is to address malnutrition and improve key educational metrics. By providing wholesome daily meals, Akshaya Patra aims to boost school enrollment, increase attendance rates, and enhance concentration levels among students, thereby contributing to their overall cognitive and physical development. Operating a vast network of 76 state-of-the-art centralized and decentralized kitchens, Akshaya Patra adheres to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, with many facilities being ISO 22000:2018 certified. These technologically advanced kitchens are capable of cooking massive quantities of food efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to schools and making it a globally recognized public-private partnership model. Since its inception in 2000, Akshaya Patra has served over four billion meals, significantly impacting the lives of children and their communities. The foundation has received numerous accolades for its service, including the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize, recognizing its immense contribution to India's social and educational landscape.