The customized Akshaya Patra kitchen is equipped with various tools to aid in food preparation, and is expected to serve 20,000 people during the Maha Kumbh Mela on a daily basis. From cooking to delivery, the temporary kitchen is set to operate daily with cleanliness and quality as the top priorities. Akshaya Patra assures that delicious and nutritious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. The kitchen adheres to top food safety management standards such as OPRP (Operational Preparedness) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Further, the Foundation ensures strict measures to ensure the high quality of raw materials and maintain hygiene through timely pest control.

FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) methods have been duly implemented for perishable items. The water used for cooking, meets the BIS10500 food safety standards. All cooking and pre-processing equipment feature stainless steel surfaces to enhance cleanliness and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Management Standards (FSMS).

Akshaya Patra’s serving to the devotees include khichdi, pulao, jeera rice, tehari, ghee rice, rajma, vegetables, chole, dal, pickles, and more. Meals will be distributed daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM until February 26, 2025.

Maha Kumbh Mela: A Confluence of Faith and Service

The Kumbh Mela- the world’s largest religious gathering, is a grand celebration of faith, devotion, and cultural unity. This ancient festival attracts saints, ascetics, and pilgrims from around the world who bathe in the holy water of the Ganga and pray for spiritual enlightenment. The Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years at four major religious sites, spanning approximately 48 days. However, once in 144 years, the Maha Kumbh takes place, when Jupiter, Sun and the Moon are in specific positions. This year, Prayagraj is expected to welcome over 40 crore pilgrims from around the world. 

Shri Bharatarshabh Dasa, National President of Akshaya Patra Foundation, expressed, “We are excited to serve meals in the Maha Kumbh, who are coming from various parts of India. We are glad to be part of providing them with wholesome meals. Annadaan is considered the most superior form of charity in all scriptures. We are grateful for the support from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri. Yogi Adityanath and donors who are making this initiative possible.” He further added, “Our goal is to serve 20,000 meals daily. We will provide clean, nutritious, and delicious meals with the support of our well-equipped mobile kitchen.”

Akshaya Patra has long been associated with the Kumbh Mela, during the 2018-19 Mela, the Foundation had served nearly 600,000 meals in over 50 days. 

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The MoU between Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and Akshaya Patra Foundation  for  provision of Mid-day meal to 35,000 school students on every working day was renewed on 11^th November. In a meeting organised at Institute for Peripheral Development, CSR Department Mr. P K Swain, CGM In-charge  (TA & CSR), RSP and Mr. Aurobindo Lenka, General Manager (Operations and HR), Odisha Zone (Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF), Odisha  signed the MOU in the presence of officials of both CSR and TAPF. The MOU is valid for a period of three years benefiting 35,000 students of Government and Government aided schools of Lathikata and Birsa Revenue Blocks. For Rourkela Steel Plant the financial commitment will be approximately Rs. 2.8 crores per annum.

It is worth mentioning here that Akshay Patra Project is being implemented in Rourkela with the combined effort of Rourkela Steel Plant, Akshay Patra Foundations and Govt. of Odisha since the year 2014.  RSP had made a capital investment of Rs. 8.24 crores for setting up of the entire facility and is also contributing annually for the operation of the project.

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Prashanth Baliga GM (CSR) of MRPL handed over LOI of Rs 47 Lakh to the representatives of Akshaya Patra Foundation on the occasion. MRPL Officer Steevan Pinto was present.

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New Delhi, June 20, 2024 – ADP, a global leader in human capital management, proudly announces a significant collaboration with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide 900,000 meals to 37,000 children studying in government schools across India. This initiative under Tarang – ADP India CSR Program, is aimed at feeding these children for 1 entire month, underscoring ADP’s enduring commitment to community service and social responsibility.

This initiative is inspired by the choice of ADP associates, who expressed their support for the company to make this donation. Effectively, each ADP associate and their family will feed three children for an entire month!

“At ADP, we strongly believe in giving back and the positive impact we can create as a strong family of 11,700+ associates to the communities where we live and work,” said Vijay Vemulapalli, General Manager and Managing Director, ADP India. “Feeding children is not just about providing meals; it’s about nourishing their dreams and futures. By ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals at least once a day, we believe that we are also supporting their education and well-being. We are deeply committed to making a difference, and I am incredibly proud of our associates for their overwhelming support of this initiative, especially as a token of gratitude for our communities for making us their part for the last 25 years in India.”

“At ADP, each of us deeply understands the profound impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in nurturing inclusive growth. The compassion and dedication of our associates to social responsibility are truly inspiring. This partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation reflects our collective commitment to ensuring that no child goes hungry. Our objective is to transform lives and create a brighter future for children through this initiative and other flagship Tarang programs like MIDAS, Model Schools, and more which support the Education and well-being of 35000+ children from the underserved communities across our offices. Together, we are not just providing meals; we are fostering hope and opportunity for thousands of children.” said Mr. Sujnan Venkatesh, Senior Vice President and Head of HR, ADP Pvt. Ltd.

This donation is part of ADP’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility through Tarang. Over the past 25 years of its operations in India, ADP has made significant contributions to various causes, including the installation of 83 CCTV cameras for community safety in Hyderabad, the establishment of an ICU ward at Nilofer Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, and donation to the PM COVID Relief Fund. Most recently, ADP concluded its May Month of Caring 2024, which involved numerous charitable activities through associate donations and volunteer efforts across its Hyderabad and Pune offices. In addition to several initiatives for children, women and youth empowerment, and community health and sustainability, this amplifies ADP India’s larger CSR strategy that looks at the company’s behavior towards a wave of corporate citizenship and social development.

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