With mothers around us, every day is a gift. We have everything at our service, be it food, coffee, snacks, clean room, organised cupboards or anything under the sun; all thanks to our mother figure. When we don’t find something, the first thing that comes to our head is “Mom! Where is my…….?” and for all you know, she will be standing with it in her hand.

A mother is a replica of sacrifice and selflessness. A day dedicated to all the mothers, motherhood and maternal influences, was needed. In 1914, the second Sunday of May was dedicated to celebrating Mother’s Day.

How can you celebrate Mother’s Day in the pandemic?
This year, Mother’s Day celebrations are going to be a tad bit different just like the last year. We all have to sit in the safe zone of our houses and yet make this day special for the beautiful woman, we call ‘Mother’.

• Give her flowers
Flowers are one of the best creations of nature that can bring a smile to everyone’s face. A bouquet or a single flower can brighten up the day of your mother or your wife or any other person who plays the role of a mother in life.

• Give her a day off from the kitchen
Having a mother by your side is a feel-good factor in itself. She silently works hard in the kitchen just to ensure that you eat healthy and yummy food. On this 9th May 2021, give your mother a day off from the monotonous routine of cooking. Take care of the kitchen chores by beginning with breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and dinner, for just one day and you will want to help her more every other day.

• Give her a special gift by practicing her values
A mother is Pandora’s box of values and virtues. It is time you show her that you have learnt all her teachings well. Donate in her honour on this special day with Akshaya Patra. Show her that you care for your fellow beings who are in need in this tough time of the pandemic.

Akshaya Patra’s COVID-19 Relief Service
Akshaya Patra is currently providing freshly cooked meals to needy people and grocery kits to support the survival of marginalised families. Apart from this, the Foundation also supports the food and education of its mid-day meal beneficiaries by distributing happiness kits. As of 30th April 2020, the NGO has served a cumulative of 12.40-crores and will continue its feeding service as long as people require it.

Make Akshaya Patra a part of your Mother’s Day celebrations by making online donations from the safety of your homes so that nobody has to suffer from a hunger crisis. Show her that you have learnt well from her by donating in your mother’s name.

The tax season is not merely about saving tax! It is also an opportunity for people to make a meaningful change in society. By supporting a social cause, you can contribute to improve the world and receive tax benefits in return. If you are reading this, you already care about making a difference.

This tax season, double your impact by supporting the cause of alleviating classroom hunger and receive tax exemption under Section 80G.

What is Section 80G?

Section 80G is a testament to the government’s support of individuals’ philanthropic efforts. With an aim to incentivise charitable giving, the Government of India gives tax exemption for donations above ₹500 to a registered charitable organisation under Section 80G of the Income Tax (IT) Act.

By donating to an NGO registered under Section 80G, you can claim a deduction from your taxable amount. Depending on the organisation’s registration, a taxpayer can claim either a 50 percent or 100 percent exemption from their taxable amount. However, taxpayers should be aware that not all non-profits or charitable organisations are eligible to offer donors a Section 80G deduction.

Double Impact: Feed Children. Save Tax.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation serves hot and nutritious mid-day meals to millions of children in government and government-aided schools. Currently, we are serving mid-day meals to 2.25 million children in more than 23,000 schools across India. Over the last 24 years, we are striving to reach every child with meals and protect their right to nutrition and education.

Apart from mid-day meals, we also have initiatives to serve meals to mothers in ashrams, the Anganwadi feeding programme and food assistance as a part of the disaster relief. Whether it was floods, cyclone or earthquake, as a responsible NGO, the Foundation has always worked diligently within the country and abroad to provide relief to people in the aftermath of a disaster.

This tax season, join us in our endevour by donating meals and receive tax benefits in return.

Keerthana – A Paediatrician in the Making

In Keerthana’s childhood memories, doctors have a huge role as she often falls sick. The way the doctors treated her left a lasting impression on her. It seeded in her the dream to become a Paediatrician and give children the care and compassion she received once.

Keerthana lives with her parents and elder brother. Her father is a mason and her mother works as a househelp. Her brother is studying in 9th standard in a different school. Though her parents have a busy schedule at work, they always make sure that nothing stands in the way of their children’s education and give them all the support they can.

As her parents leave early for work, Keerthana sometimes has to skip breakfast. The mid-day meals that Akshaya Patra serves at her school are a huge relief to her parents as they ensure her health and help her focus on her classes.

With gratitude to her parents, teachers and Akshaya Patra, Keerthana moves forward with unyielding determination to achieve her dream. As she continues her journey, let’s stand by her side by ensuring nourishing meals every day.

If you are looking for a trustworthy NGO to donate to, we can say confidently that you have come to the right place. Our organisation has been awarded the ICAI Gold Shield Award for seven consecutive years and is the only NGO that entered the ICAI Hall of Fame. This itself will speak for our credibility. So, without waiting any longer, click on the button below to feed children and save tax.

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