Spread across 3 acres, the Hubli kitchen is one of the most innovative and technologically advanced of all the Akshaya Patra kitchens. It is ISO 22000 certified and follows all the norms and standards set by the International Organization for Standardization. Often acting as a research and development centre, it has given rise to many of the latest features and developments in our kitchens. It was the first facility to engineer the Gravity Flow Mechanism and has continually expanded its efforts to adopt more eco-friendly methods of operation. Not only does it have a Rainwater Harvesting Plant but also an Effluent Treatment Plant.

Effluent Treatment Plant

The first of its kind in Akshaya Patra, this is one of the ‘go green’ initiatives adopted by the kitchen. Waste water from the kitchen is collected and treated using an algae bio-culture. No chemicals are used. This recycled water is then reused for 2 purposes: cleaning vehicles and gardening.

Rain-water Harvesting Plant

Also a ‘green’ initiative, this is used to replenish the borehole that acts as a main water supply to the kitchen. Rain water from the entire campus is directed to a small pool that has been dug out. This pool stores water and acts as a reservoir for the borehole.

Future Plans

Authorities of the Hubli kitchen are now planning yet another initiative. They are in discussion with external agencies and experts on implementing a system to utilize solar energy. Their biggest challenge is storing a large quantity of solar energy, since the kitchen begins functioning at 3:00 am, when there is no sunlight.

They are also planning on installing a system which could create electricity using biological waste from the kitchen. With their interest and involvement in protecting our depleting natural resources, the Hubli kitchen is own its way to being known as a ‘Green Kitchen’.

Humming bird Corporate Travel and Stay Solution was started in 2005 to partner with corporate to help them reduce their travel & stay costs by offering a superior alternative to expensive hotels. For their pioneering work and growth they were awarded CNBC Emerging India Award 09.Despite being a startup they have also set a good example as to how corporate entities can be part of societal development. Humming bird has consistently taken part in Akshaya Patra’s efforts to curb hunger among school children by sponsoring food for 38 children every month. Akshaya Patra has grown into a mammoth organization feeding more than 1.2 million children through such gestures of kindness from various corporate.

You can learn more about Humming bird here – http://www.hummingbirdindia.com

We hope many more organizations follow suit and help in taking Akshaya Patra’s efforts forward. We believe in the power of collaborative effort in reaching out to thousands of children across India who is in dire need of help. We harness the potential of companies for the benefit of children by leveraging the unique skills of a company in favour of the ‘food for education’ initiative.