The Akshaya Patra Foundation
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on providing nutritious meals to children in schools across India. In addition to the Mid-Day Meal Programme, Akshaya Patra runs various initiatives, including feeding programs for vulnerable groups, health camps, and educational support. Through its partnerships with governments and corporate organizations, the foundation continues to make a meaningful impact on education, nutrition, and community development.
About Us
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to ensure that no child goes hungry and that hunger does not hinder education. Since its inception in 2000, the foundation has been providing nutritious meals to over 2.1 million children every school day across 24,000 schools in India. However, their efforts extend beyond feeding children. In times of crisis, such as floods, cyclones, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Akshaya Patra has stepped in to provide food relief, grocery kits, and support to vulnerable communities. The foundation also runs a variety of social initiatives, including feeding programs for expecting mothers, the elderly, and the homeless, as well as health check-up camps and scholarship programs. With the support of government and corporate partners, Akshaya Patra has served over 3.5 billion meals, making a lasting impact on communities across India.
Vision &
Mission
- No child should be deprived of education because of hunger.
- The mission of the Foundation is to eliminate hunger and ensure that no child is deprived of education due to malnutrition. The foundation aims to provide fresh, nutritious meals to schoolchildren, supporting their educational journey and overall well-being.
Cause Area
Main Sector
Sub Sector
Programs
Milestones
Akshaya Patra’s 4 Billion Meals Milestone Commemorated at the UN Headquarters, New York
Awards
24th SIES Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award India Today RPG-Happiness Award
Team details
Balaji M.N.
Chief Financial Officer
Saanil K Bhaskaran
Chief Operating Officer
Shridhar Venkat
CEO
M N Balaji
CFO
Registration Details
NGO Registration Number
SFO/241/183-192/154/2001-02
NGO PAN
AAATT6468P
NGO 12A
AAATT6468PE20214
NGO 80G
AAATT6468PF20214
NGO FCRA
94421037
NGO CSR 1
CSR00000286
Location
Head Office Address
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar
NGO City
Bangalore
NGO State
Karnataka
NGO PIN Code
560010
Country
India
Connect Now
NGO's Email
infodesk@akshayapatra.org
NGO's Phone
8023578626
NGO's Website
https://www.akshayapatra.org/