Wednesday 12 January 2022
Let your benevolence reach its destination by donating a delivery van
The midday meal scheme is one
of the most potential interventions of the Government of India to support
education of children belonging to socio-economically challenging backgrounds.
Through this scheme, children studying in government schools and
government-aided schools receive nutritious lunch at school, every day. The
midday meals not only satiate their hunger, but also plays a crucial role in
providing required nutrition as well as increases enrolment rate, improves regularity
to school, decreases drop-out rate, boosts concentration and performance of
children.
Akshaya Patra’s role in midday meal programme
One of
the pioneer mid-day meal NGOs, The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been serving
school children with nutritious meals for 21 years. It operates in a Public
Private Partnership model to maximise the impact of the school meal programme.
The Foundation implements the midday meal
scheme in partnership with the Central
Government of India, State Governments, and Administration of Union
Territories. It receives support from individual donors, corporates, and
well-wishers.
Akshaya
Patra understands the significant role of mid-day meals for school children. As
a responsible meal provider, it leaves no stone unturned to make sure that
children receive their daily share of nutritious meals at school. This mid-day
meal NGO in India is known for its commitment, meticulous processes, state-of-the-art,
hi-tech, mega kitchens located across India, and seamless meal delivery system.
At present, Akshaya Patra nourishes 18,00,907 children studying in 19,039
government and aided schools in 58 locations of 13 States and 1 Union
Territory.
How Akshaya Patra implements the meal programme?
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To implement the midday meal scheme,
Akshaya Patra adheres to industry standard operating processes, meal nutrition
guidelines as recommended by Central Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and ensures complete
hygiene and quality.
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To benefit maximum children, Akshaya Patra operates
centralised kitchens in urban and semi-urban areas, and decentralised kitchens
in remote locations. The centralised kitchens are large mechanised facilities
with 20 kitchens being ISO certified and two kitchens being OHSAS certified.
The decentralised kitchens are run by women self-help groups under the
supervision of Akshaya Patra’s quality manager.
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Akshaya Patra takes utmost care in
preparation of the meals - right from procurement of raw materials to delivery
of the meals to schools. It ensures highest level of hygiene, quality and
nutrition by following processes such as Food Safety Management System,
Supplier Quality Management System, Quality Assurance Programme, standardised
recipes, personal hygiene and safety gear, food safe stainless steel and
sanitised kitchen equipment and vessels.
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To make sure children relish their meals as
well as receive adequate nutrition, Akshaya Patra follows a cyclic and locally
palatable menu in adherence to the standard dietary norms.
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The cooked meals are packed in insulated
stainless steel vessels and are delivered to schools in customised delivery vans.
Why Akshaya Patra seeks your support?
The
Foundation is cognisant of the critical need for school meals and the resources
required to fulfil the objectives of the programme. This humongous programme
demands involvement of all sections of the society - government, businesses,
individuals, and implementing organisations.
AkshayaPatra has always been humbled at the support it has received over the years that
has allowed the Foundation to benefit over 18 lakhs children as mentioned
earlier. Well-aware of the impact strong partnerships can create, Akshaya Patra
provides a platform and encourages individuals and businesses to step in to
support the school meal programme. Some of the many ways to get involved with
Akshaya Patra are:
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Contribute
online donation
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Conduct fundraising campaigns
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Become a CSR partner
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Become a goodwill ambassador
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Become a knowledge partner
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Volunteer
Akshaya
Patra strives to ensure children are served with nutritious food every day. Be
a part of their endeavour. Donate a van and assure children of their much-needed daily school meals. Your
donation will not only deliver midday meals, but also days full of health and
joy!
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