Every Child Should Get Education & Nutritious Meal

I have been supporting Akshaya Patra for many years since I came to know about this great idea called 'Mid Day Meal'. Many children from poor families do not get a nutritious meal and Akshay Patra along with government of India provides meals to such schools ensuring no kid remains hungry. The food provided to school is especially prepared for the children at kitchen created & maintained by Akshaya Patra which ensures the quality & nutritious value of food meets quality standards. The food is transported from kitchen to schools in special vehicles and served to children in most hygienic way. I came to know that as of Aug 2016 Akshaya Patra is feeding Mid Day Meals to more than 1.5 million children daily which makes Akshaya Patra world’s largest (not-for-profit run) mid-day meal programme serving wholesome food to over 1.5 million #children!

Being associated with the NGO and having visited their kitchen and schools gives me the satisfaction and confidence that at least 1.5 million students are getting nutritious food and quality education in government schools and the number will keep growing as more and more people will donate to this cause. We all want to do something for the society, we are all concerned that our hard earned money should be utilized in most efficient manner and we want to see the proof that the money is utilized well. I think everyone should visit the Akshaya Patra kitchen to see their modern kitchen where they prepare food for the kids and that will convince you to sponsor Mid Day Meal of at least one child by donating INR 750 (USD 11) or or 3 children INR 2250 (USD 33). When you visit the kitchen or schools you will hear motivating stories of children and some sad stories on how some parents could not afford a balanced meal for their children. I have heard stories of parents who did not send their children to school but now they send the children so that the child can get a meal and education at the government school. Fact is government sponsors such initiatives from the tax they collect from you and me and they have limitation on how many schools they can support from the tax money. People like you and me who want to do their bit and do not have time to contribute can sponsor meals of 3 children every year ( at approximately 2200 Rs which is cost of one dinner for 2 people at a 3* hotel) we will ensure that 3 children will not drop out of school because of poverty and hunger.

Do visit the web site of and know more about their. And don't forget to do your bit every year! Cheers!