Akshaya Patra

New Year 2017 is around the corner! Let’s begin the celebrations by thanking 2016 for all that we achieved, for the new learning and many experiences! New Year is not just a festival but it’s a whole...

Our duty is to encourage everyone in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the truth - Swami Vivekananda It is no...

Hunger is a social evil. It may not necessarily force someone to do something evil, but it will definitely not allow him to concentrate on the task at hand, and concentration, as we all know, is of...

There is an ngo for children that believe that no child should have to choose between food and education. This NGO's name is The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Established in the year 2000, this...

A land of legendary tales and a region with over 60 rivers, Gujarat is one of the states that Akshaya Patra has been able to connect with to implement a very promising Mid-Day Meal Programme. The...

Verdant landscape, world-renowned tea plantations, rich culture and heritage, exquisite flora and fauna, and the mighty Brahmaputra characterises the valley of Assam tucked away in the north-eastern...

In 1984, Gujarat became the second state after Tamil Nadu to implement the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. Over the years, it has been observed that this scheme has had significant improvement in the nutritional...

Odisha is an eastern state in India known for its rich culture and heritage. It is enriched with natural beauty and fascinating tribal culture. Amidst the wonderful things in Odisha exists The Akshaya...

Innovative teaching methodologies are the spirit of the times we live in. Be it private institutions, or the government-funded education system, there have been concerted efforts to make teaching as...

Every child’s development begins in the womb. As their body begins to develop during initial stages, they not only need constant care but also need quality provisions such as hygiene, diet and a good...

When the British left India in 1947, India had a long way to go to overcome poverty and illiteracy. Though it was not easy; India has made great strides in this regard since independence. However, the...

There’s greater joy in giving than receiving. And if this giving is directed towards education in India, you are practically building a more literate nation. What if this giving helps in sending...

You may or may not have a hobby but you sure do get some free time once in a while. Since free time doesn’t come by so easily, it becomes crucial how you make that time worthwhile. One of the ways to...

The Akshaya Patra ngo in Cuttack was started in 2014. The Cuttack kitchen provides the Akshaya Patra mid day meal in Odisha to 4,000 children across 28 schools. Inaugurated by the Chief Minister of...

Children love to wake up late, loll in the bed, watch television, play games and stay carefree about any homework in summers. But this routine lasts only for a week or two. They get bored of doing the...