The Akshaya Patra Foundation on Monday organized an “Equipment Inauguration and Kitchen Walk-through” ceremony at its Centralized Kitchen in Warangal. The kitchen, sponsored by leading financial institution HDB Financial Services currently prepares and delivers mid-day meals to nearly 26,000 children studying in 367 government schools and over 550 Anganwadi centres across Warangal and Hanumakonda district.

The facility is capable of cooking rice for 1,000 children in 15 minutes and preparing sambar for 5,000 children in under two hours. The kitchen also incorporates infrastructure such as RO-treated water systems and a solar power plant ensuring eco-friendly operations.

The event was graced by Chief Guest, Konda Surekha, Minister for Environment & Forests and Endowment, Government of Telangana and presided over by His Grace Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji, Trustee & Regional President - The Akshaya Patra Foundation – Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. Guests of Honour included Gundu Sudharani, Mayor, Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation; K. R. Nagaraju, MLA; and Dr. Satya Sharada, District Collector, Warangal along with other public representatives, officials and functionaries of HDB Financial Service and the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Konda Surekha  recalled that Srila Prabhupada, founder of Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON) envisioned a society where no one should go hungry, and compliment the services rendered by the Hare Krishna Movement and the Akshaya Patra Foundation. She assured all support on behalf of the Government of Telangana 

His Grace Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji emphasized Akshaya Patra Foundation’s commitment to providing wholesome and nutritious meals that support children’s health, education, and overall well-being. He further thanked the Government of Telangana, officials, donors and well-wishers for their constant encouragement and cooperation.