The scorching summer has taken its toll in North India and school vacation is a welcome relief for many students. But for a large number of children, summer vacation means hard work at the local construction site to earn a little extra income.

This year, such underprivileged children have been given a ray of hope.

The State Government of Uttar Pradesh, happy with The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s service, has requested we continue the mid-day meal program during school vacations.

So even after the 15th of May, when all the schools close, we will be giving meals to the children on time.

We are happy and proud to provide these children with much needed nutrition.

Madhu Pandit Dasa, our chairman, believes that without the untiring efforts of all the stakeholders that make up The Akshaya Patra Foundation, we would be able to reach out to so many children today.

“The staff and workers from the Foundation, our well wishers, donors, Trustees and Advisory Board Members, the Union and State Government, our political leaders and concerned citizens are all to thank for this phenomenal growth.”

He expressed his firm belief that we will need the continued support of our well-wishers if we are to scale up our efforts to reach out to more children.

“We need your seek your help to ensure that every child in India is well nourished, well educated and fully empowered to realize his/her potential.”