Akshaya Patra(TAPF): NGO in India, Feeds Mid-Day Meals to Children

The World's Largest NGO-Run
Mid-Day Meal Programme Serving Wholesome School Lunch to Over 1.8 Million Children in 19,039 Schools Across 12 States & 2 Union territory in India.

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The National Health Authority signs MoU with Akshaya Patra, Bharti Foundation and HelpAge India

NHA signed an agreement with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, HelpAge India, and Bharti Foundation
9 Aug

Akshaya Patra Participated In The CSR Summit and Awards 2019

Akshaya Patra Participated in the CSR Summit and Awards 2019

Annual Report 2018-19

Abridged Annual Report 2018-19

Akshaya Patra's financial/Annual reports are to the strictest measures of transparency and accountability to preserve the trust and faith of the public in the NGO.

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Charity fundraising is an effective way to help contribute towards a programme like the Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meals.

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MEALS SERVED SO FAR

3.3 Billions and

counting

GOODWILL AMBASSADORS

S.S. Rajamouli

Mr. S.S. Rajamouli is a famous Indian director and screenwriter. During his visit to our Narsingi kitchen, he was highly impressed and appreciated the entire kitchen process. Most recently, he made a significant contribution to our #iShareMyLunch campaign.
Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju

Chef Selvaraju has been supporting Akshaya Patra since the inception of ‘Giving Every Dream a Chance’ - a mentorship initiative for beneficiary children. He says, “Akshaya Patra gives me an opportunity to support children in the pursuit of their dreams."
Shraddha Kapoor

Ms. Shraddha Kapoor, a talented Indian actress has graciously supported Akshaya Patra on a famous television show ‘Dus Ka Dum’. In her appearance on the show, she pledged her winnings to our Foundation.
A.R. Rahman

Mr. A. R. Rahman graciously offered his composition 'Naan Yen Piranthen' as the background score for an inspirational short film made by Akshaya Patra titled 'The Possibilities'.
Divya Sathyaraj

Ms. Divya Sathyaraj, a popular nutritionist and daughter of ace actor Mr. Sathyaraj is advising us on how we can improve the nutritive value of our meals.
Vivek Oberoi

The Foundation hosted Mr.Vivek Oberoi at one of its kitchens. He was very impressed and appreciated the working methodology adopted by the Foundation while coordinating with the Government, bringing together resources, raising funds and executing its school lunch programme.
Ram Sampath

Mr. Ram Sampath is a famous Indian composer, music producer and musician. He enthralled the audience at Akshaya Patra’s musical fiesta called the ‘Chords of Giving’.
Sanjeev Kapoor

Mr. Sanjeev Kapoor partners with Akshaya Patra regularly to help spread the vision and mission of the Foundation.
Sona Mohapatra

Mrs. Sona Mohapatra is a celebrated singer and performer who has performed at Akshaya Patra’s ‘Chords of Giving’ concert held on 13 January 2017.
T. V. Mohandas Pai

Mr. Mohandas Pai has been serving as a trustee of The Akshaya Patra Foundation since its early days. He is also a donor apart from being a strategic visionary of the Foundation.
Shankar Mahadevan

Akshaya Patra is immensely proud to be associated with Mr. Shankar Mahadevan, India’s iconic singer and composer who achieved worldwide fame with his album 'Breathless'. He has composed and sung a number specially dedicated to Akshaya Patra.

Testimonial

I strongly believe that education is the right vehicle to spread and sustain democracy. Akshaya Patra is doing a yeoman's job by feeding nutritious food to more than 1.6 million children in India.

Goutam Mitra

retired executive, presently a technical consultant,New Delhi
Thanks to all at Akshaya Patra who strive hard from the wee hours of the morning to get hygienic and nutritious meals out to children daily!

Veena Thimmaya

Director SAGlobal India
“Keeping our corporate philosophy of focusing on water conservation, providing nutritious food and education for school children, we are pleased to have been associated with Akshaya Patra. We are particularly impressed with the back end kitchen facilities which were hygienically clean. Wishing the children a great future under your patronage

Harish Mehta

Senior General Manager Dhanuka Agritech Limited
“About 10 years ago, when I was assisting a large municipality on the mid-day meal scheme, I evaluated Akshaya Patra and its delivery capabilities. I was impressed with its intentions, team and operations, and started donating. From supporting a few students initially, to supporting many more now, I intend to keep increasing my contribution

Deepak M

Investment Banker,
“I am impressed by Akshaya Patra’s dedication in encouraging children to go to school and ensuring that they don’t remain empty-stomached. I am also overwhelmed by the number of schools and children it supports, which is a yeoman’s service to mankind. I was impressed by initiatives taken by Akshaya Patra, which give underprivileged chi

G Srinivasan

Chairman, Puri Crawford Insurance Surveyors & Loss Assessors India Pvt. Ltd.