Create stories of hope by nurturing children

 Children are the future change-makers. So, protecting every child’s dreams by ensuring quality education and health is important for the development of the country. Financial circumstances should not limit a child from achieving their dreams. Everyone should receive equal opportunities to pursue their interests and passions, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

The government of India’s PM POSHAN Abhiyaan (previously known as the Mid-Day Meal Programme) is an important initiative to improve the nutritional status of children which corresponds with increase in attendance and enrolment. Society as a whole has a collective responsibility to ensure that no child is left behind in receiving opportunities to fulfil their dreams.

Akshaya Patra is an NGO dedicated to address classroom hunger and malnutrition among schoolchildren. Currently, with the support of the government, corporates, philanthropists, school authorities and well-wishers, the organisation is feeding over 2 million children every day. 

Here are some of the beneficiaries of Akshaya Patra who have clear dreams and ambitions.

Since his parents are farmers, they cannot provide him with breakfast regularly as they have to leave to work in the fields early in the morning. The meal that Akshaya Patra provides under the Government of India’s PM POSHAN Abhiyaan (Mid-Day Meal Programme) is a huge relief to his parents, as it assures that their son is having nutritious meals at least one time daily.

His favourite subjects are Hindi and English.

She says, “I like to read and write in my free time. Even during lectures, I try to ask as many questions as possible.”

Without nutrition, no child can concentrate on their studies that is why Akshaya Patra ensures that children like Anita receive nutritious meals every day so that they have the requisite energy to study well and perform better in academics.

Shyam walks 1km every day to reach school. Though it is a bit tiresome, he doesn’t mind because, to him, his passion is more important and the school lunch provides him the strength to concentrate on his studies. Of the food that Akshaya Patra gives, his favourites are thepla, chana dal and khichidi.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is striving to reach as many children as possible to provide children the best childhood and education that can lead to a promising future. Through collaboration with different entities such as the government, corporations, philanthropists and individuals, the organisation aims to serve 3 million children by 2025.  One can participate in this endeavour of shaping the future of the country by visiting the Foundation’s website and making an online donation.