Hello World! My name is Shakti Kumar Dash. I am an Akshaya Patra beneficiary from Chandra Brahmapur School in Puri. I study in Standard VI. Drawing is my favourite pastime and I have been drawing regularly ever since I could hold a pencil. My favourite subject is Odia and favourite teacher is Ms Dharitri Mishra. She teaches in a friendly way and has a kind behaviour towards students. 

I work hard for the lessons taught in my classroom. I believe, it’s my positive thinking and confidence that helps me in scoring the highest marks in the entire class every time. Indeed, I feel I can do much more!

My father works as a priest for the last 25 years and mother is a homemaker. It’s no secret that I draw inspiration from my parents. In fact, I’d say they are the biggest reason I’m so passionate about helping people to the best I can.

My name, Shakti, speaks much about me. I admire power. As I grow up, with my strength I want to become a Police Officer and extend help to people for good.  

I have been relishing the mid-day-meals served at school by Akshaya Patra since last 6 years. It is hot, tasty and calms my hunger. In mid-day-meals, I like soya chunks and kheer the most. My parents have also tasted the mid-day-meals and they say it will keep me healthy.