Akshaya Patra Visakhapatnam was awarded the Certificate of Merit for excellent services rendered during the HUDHUD cyclone relief operations during 2014. The certificate was handed over to Niskinchana Bhakta Dasa, President of Akshaya Patra Visakhapatnam by the District Collector and Police Commissioner, during the Republic Day flag hoisting event held on 26^th January at the Police Barracks.