Akshaya Patra: NGO in Uttar Pradesh, feeds mid-day meals to children

The World's Largest NGO-Run
Mid-Day Meal Programme Serving Wholesome School Lunch to Over 1.7 Million Children in 14,173 Schools Across 12 States in India.

Success Stories

Meet Manikanta: Our Would-be Engineer!

Manikanta is an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Doddabettahalli studying in Std 8. He wants to become an engineer

23 Apr

Akshaya Patra opens its 37th kitchen, Bhilwara

The cost of the kitchen was sponsored by Rural Electrification Corporation
9 Jun

Video Launch of Feed The Future Now in Mumbai

The Akshaya Patra Foundation launched an official video of ‘Feed the Future Now’ for a Nourished India, Educated India

पारदर्शिता

पारदर्शिता

पारदर्शिता भरोसे और विश्वसनीयता की कुंजी है। Akshaya Patra फ़ाउंडेशन अपनी सभी गतिविधियों में सम्पूर्ण पारदर्शिता में विश्वास रखता है। इस सिद्धान्त के अनुसरण में, हम अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय वित्तीय रिपोर्टिंग मानकों (आईएफ़आरएस) का अनुपालन करते हैं।

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Giving Every Dream A Chance

An event was organised to showcase the talents of the children at The Taj Vivanta, Yeswantpur, Bengaluru.

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Your money ultimately is for the children. Every donation is diligently spent for the food that is served directly or indirectly. On an average, 84% of the total cost is used

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MEALS SERVED SO FAR

2.6 Billions and

counting

GOODWILL AMBASSADORS

A R Rahman

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

The Foundation hosted 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.
Sanjeev Kapoor

Sanjeev Kapoor partners with Akshaya Patra regularly to help spread the Vision and Mission of the Foundation.
Sona Mohapatra

Sona Mohapatra is a celebrated singer and performer who has performed at Akshaya Patra’s “Chords of Giving” concert held on January 13, 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 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.