Prez of India serves Akshaya Patra’s 5 Billionth Meal

New Delhi:  The Akshaya Patra Foundation commemorated the milestone of serving 5 billion meals and its completion of 25 years of service to humanity at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the event as the Chief Guest, and the e Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, was the Guest of Honour. The event was held in the august presence of Akshaya Patra’s founders - Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman and President of ISKCON Bangalore, and Chanchalapathi Dasa, Vice Chairman and Sr. Vice President.

The Foundation is currently feeding 2.35 million children through its state-of-the-art kitchens in 78 locations across 16 States and 3 Union Territories of India, and aspires to feed 3 million children every day by 2030.

Currently in Telangana, Akshaya Patra is feeding 2.5 lakh meals daily through 5 centralised kitchens, and Akshaya Patra Founder and Chairman Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, and Telangana President Shri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa were present during the celebrations along with the Hon’ble President of India.