Corporates have the power to do substantial good in the world through their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programmes. Through their funding, innovation and reach, corporates can initiate far reaching reforms that are capable of even greater impact than what individuals can accomplish.

In line with this, the Vaibhav Group of companies has tried to effect positive change in the lives of underserved children in India through their one-for-one initiative. In this initiative, VGL will sponsor one Akshaya Patra mid-day meal for every item sold at The Jewellery Channel (a VGL Group company), UK. TJC has already made a contribution of Rs.10 lakh to Akshaya Patra in this initative and will continue to support mid-day meals for 14,000 Government school children for an entire year.

To flag off this undertaking, Colin Wagstaffe Managing Director of TJC UK, and other dignitaries from the company visited the Akshaya Patra Jaipur kitchen, and also helped serve food to the beneficiaries.

The electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products runs its main manufacturing facility in Jaipur (India), and has sourcing offices in China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia. Through this commendable initiative, the VGL group leads by example in their wish to make the world a better place.

The financial year is drawing to a close and the catch phrase of the season is ‘tax exemption’. Now availing of tax exemption is bound to make you feel good, but we’re here to tell you that we know a way for you to feel even better! How about receiving tax exemption and feeding a hungry child, all at the same time? Now that sounds like a win-win situation.

Akshaya Patra is registered under section 35 AC/80 GGA of the Income Tax Act 1961, which allows us to sanction 100% tax exemption to Indian citizens for every donation above Rs.500. This is especially advantageous since most other NGOs are registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act which allows them to sanction only a 50% tax exemption.

The other advantage is that you don’t have to wait long to receive the proof of your contribution. Within ten days of making the donation you will receive an acknowledgment receipt, a 100 per cent tax exemption certificate and a thank you letter via courier or post from the Foundation.

If you’re an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) and would like to make a contribution, you will also be eligible for the 100% tax exemption under section 35 AC/80 GGA of the Income Tax Act!

So don’t worry anymore about how to receive tax exemption, and spend your money well too. Make a contribution towards eliminating classroom hunger and enjoy the double benefits right away. Make an online contribution here.

If you have any questions check out our Tax Exemption Donation FAQs, or email us at infodesk@akshayapatra.org