The Akshaya Patra Foundation

From waiting for a hot meal to teaching the next generation to dream bigger.

From being taught to becoming a teacher

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on September 7, 2026

This Teacher’s Day, let’s remember that every teacher was once a student, with a lunchbox to look forward to and lessons to learn. Some of the teachers shaping young minds today grew up as Akshaya Patra beneficiaries, their focus in class once depending on something as ordinary as a proper meal. Here are five stories

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Green Initiatives at Akshaya Patra: EV, Solar & Sustainable Kitchens

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on May 28, 2026

A nutritious school meal does far more than address hunger. Behind every meal served lies a large ecosystem of sourcing, cooking, transportation and resource management. As conversations around climate change and environmental responsibility continue to

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Hamsa’s unyielding spirit

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on November 17, 2023

Kashni Tiwary, a student of 11th standard from Jayshree Periwal International School in Jaipur, won the recently held writing competition organised in celebration of National Education Day for the Future Shapers Initiative by The Akshaya

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Highlights of Akshaya Patra 2022

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on February 10, 2023

2022 was a landmark year for us at The Akshaya Patra Foundation! Our NGO hit the milestone of nourishing over 2 million (20,10,516) children in 22,367 schools daily under PM Poshan Abhiyaan (earlier called the

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Support dreams of children this Republic Day

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on January 23, 2023

What could be more enjoyable than watching a child's eyes glitter and light up with unexpected joy when they get hot and nutritious mid-day meals every school day? These meals not only provide the required

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How Akshaya Patra Inspires Children To Dream

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on December 2, 2022

Dreams keep you moving forward and the gap between dreaming and making those dreams come true might not always be insurmountable, especially if you have support and know how to get there. The Akshaya Patra Foundation is one such organisation that works relentlessly to end classroom hunger among underprivileged children and support them to fulfil

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Help shape the future of Karnataka on Kannada Rajyotsava

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 31, 2022

Karnataka observes its foundation day called Kannada Rajyostva on 1 November annually. It is celebrated by Kannadigas across the world. Read on to know about its significance. Kannada Rajyostva dates back to 1 November 1956,

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Support Children’s Mid Day Meals for Education

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on June 30, 2022

You must have often heard your mother say, “Eat something! You won’t be able to focus unless your stomach is full.” And I am sure we all have brushed it away several times. One can

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Early Start to Eat Smart

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on May 27, 2022

Transitions are hard, and DEFINITELY when one is transitioning into the role of a parent. Nothing can prepare you for the trials, tribulations and joys of it. And yet, every step of the way there

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Conquering COVID crisis in Schools with HAPPINESS KITS

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on August 12, 2021

“If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger”, is a highly motivating quote by American Former Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Food is a dream for some children, without nutrition we cannot imagine education. And

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