“We in RMS India are delighted to partner with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide free mid-day meals to all school-going children. We understand that there is a pattern – the wholesome food act as incentive for parents to send children to school; and once the children are at school, they receive both nutrition and education. Additionally, it further supports education by countering classroom hunger. I was truly amazed to see the Super Kitchens of Akshaya Patra and the level of quality standards maintained by the team. Kudos to the entire team and wish together we reach out to billions of children to feed them and nurture their future.”
Sophia
CSR Lead, RMS India
“Hunger is not a natural disaster but man-made one to a large extent. Hence, I feel, it is our duty to make India hunger-free. It was pleasant to know about the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Programme by The Akshaya Patra Foundation. The modus operandi and functioning of this programme deeply touched my heart as I, at Galway Foundation, strongly believe in equal distribution of opportunity which is inevitable to fulfil anyone’s dream. I strongly believe only a hunger-free child can build a strong India. That is why, the Galway Foundation decided to join hands with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to ensure every child in India is free from hunger.”
Mr. Urmelesh Swami
Head – Galway Foundation
“While we at NCML had heard about Akshaya Patra via various films, news articles, and images about the fabulous work it does tirelessly every day, visiting the schools and kitchens was really an eye-opener and a highly recommended experience for everyone. The impact of a well-balanced nutritious meal goes a long way, and kudos to the team at Akshaya Patra in ensuring that come what may, the children will never go away hungry.”
Bhavan Atluri
CEO, NCML MktYard Private Limited
The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Programme is a great initiative to address two Sustainable Development Goals – Zero Hunger and Quality Education with nutritious and quality food. The level of commitment that Akshaya Patra has showcased under this initiative has not only made an outstanding impact on the beneficiaries but is acting as a ray of hope and happiness for many. Newgen is glad to be a part of this wonderful initiative.
Ms. Priyadarshini Nigam
Head, CSR Newgen Software Technologies Ltd
We thank The Akshaya Patra Foundation for creating this wonderful platform that we could trust, to provide scholarships to the bright young children. We are very impressed with the process, transparency and clarity the Foundation has exhibited.
Ranjan Sen
Managing Director
Giving is deeply rooted in our history and grounded in the belief that we all exist for a much higher purpose. Herman Miller acknowledges the motivation and the passion shown by the Akshaya Patra team in making a positive difference in the children’s lives to enable creating a better world. We are pleased that we could find a partner in our initiatives helping us do the right thing. We are satisfied with the process and looking forward to working with them on more projects.
Subramanya Kustagi
HM Cares – APAC Lead
“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 in the morning to provide hygienic and nutritious meals to children”.
Veena Thimmaya
Director SAGlobal India
“Charity means helping the hapless, the needy and the infirm in whatever way I can. That way, I can make them feel that they are not alone in this world. I am particularly impressed with the efficiency of the kitchens and the sincerity of the people manning the units at Akshaya Patra.”
GP Girija Shankar
Retired Senior Banker
“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
“I was totally satisfied, both with the method of disbursement and the target population. Instead of spending money on yearly rituals on my parents’ death anniversary, I donate the amount to Akshaya Patra. Money spent on God’s children should please the God anyway.”
Satyajit Chakraborty
Executive Director, Boiler Company in Kolkata
“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 with every successive year.”
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 children a chance to achieve their dreams.”
G Srinivasan Chairman
Puri Crawford Insurance Surveyors & Loss Assessors India Pvt. Ltd.
“I started my journey in contributing to Akshaya Patra from 2007, as I had read about their activities, especially feeding school children in India, which improves their quality of life and encourages them to get educated. With the grace of the Almighty, I wish to support Akshaya Patra for as long as I can, through donations or in person when I find time.”
Hariharan Mahadevan
President (Projects), Anrak Aluminium Limited
The visit gave me an insight into how focused the staff is at Akshaya Patra to fulfill the vision of no child goes hungry. We are happy to be part of this movement.
Bandana Jha
CSR Head, Bank of America
This has been a great visit and it is wonderful to see how Akshaya Patra is reaching out to children in a huge way and addressing malnutrition for India’s children.
Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Laureate Founder of Grameen Bank
“Very impressed by the quality standard & processes followed by Akshaya Patra. Wish you all the best.”
Suraj Prasad
Finance Head, Idea Cellular Limited, Gujarat
“Great initiatives & a noble cause to be associated with. Akshay patra is a trend setter motivating all of us to think beyond ordinary & beyond material pleasure to give back to the society of which we are an integral part. Idea pariwar is delighted to be associated with you all. May your patra be always Akshay”
Animesh Chanda
Sales Head, Idea Cellular Limited, Gujarat
“Excellent process control with passion at all steps by these lovely Akshayapatra who is making a difference to so many lives. Keep it up ! Proud to be associated with this cause.”
Siddhartha Banerjee
Circle Head – HR Operations, Idea Cellular Limited, Gujarat
“Feeding the school children is an excellent cause & dharma. Been very happy to go across the family and very impressed on the processes . God bless all !!”
Sakthi Srinivasan
AVP, Idea Cellular Limited, Gujarat
It is an amazing service you offer to the least in your community through passion, dedication and excellence. May the world bear witness of how such amazing things can be done with responsibility to care for people and the environment.
Dennis Paiva
Director, Campbellsville University, Kentucky
Feeding more than 100,000 children every day is clearly no small task and makes such a big difference to these children. And it goes beyond the simple food since it allows them to go to school and therefore to also receive formal education.
Guillaume De Beaufort
MD, Head of India Operations (Offshore Centre), Deutsche Bank
I am happy that Lucknow kitchen will provide tasty, nutritive and hot food; it will enable children concentrate on their studies… I congratulate you. We are going to start such programmes in other places in the state too.
Akhilesh Yadav
Honourable Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh
Visiting the kitchens was a very eye-opening experience. I loved seeing the smiling kids and was amazed at how much of an impact a meal can make in helping kids pursue their dreams.
Barbara Kinney
Award-Winning Photojournalist and White House Photographer to President Bill Clinton
The Akshaya Patra Foundation provides strength to students and guides them successfully. I am confident that the students served by Akshaya Patra will be responsible citizens of India who serve the nation well.
Padma Devender Reddy
Deputy Speaker, Telangana State Assembly
There is no better expenditure of money and it’s really important for these kids to stay in school and learn. I love this programme, this is one of the finest commitments ever made in the 10 year history of Clinton Global Initiative.
Bill Clinton
Former US President
I was very happy looking at the cleanliness maintained in the Akshaya Patra kitchen. Everyone has to take part in this service towards the society. I wish to extend my helping hand in any way possible towards The Akshaya Patra Foundation. And I pray to god that Akshaya Patra continues its work in the future and reach out to many more in the service of the society.
Mahabala Marla
Mayor, Mangalore City Corporation (MCC)
Akshaya Patra’s blue bus is a symbol of hope for the thousands of children across the country. The bus signifies that the child will not go hungry and we thought that the best way to be a part of this programme is by donating the vehicle.
S R Bansal
Chairman and Managing Director, Corporation Bank
Akshaya Patra is a model of cooperation and scale that you have accomplished and demonstrated. It is better than any other model in the world.
US Congressman Joseph Kennedy
III (D-MA) of Massachusetts
The blue buses at Akshaya Patra not only carry freshly cooked nutritious meals to 1.3 million children across India, but also the smile & hope for children to get good food.
Sudhir Kumar Jain
Chairman, Syndicate Bank
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