On the 26th of February Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently inaugurated the ‘Feed The Future Now’ campaign organized by The Akshaya Patra Foundation in Nagpur. The event aimed to raise awareness and funds for the foundation’s mid-day meal program, which provides nutritious meals to school children across India.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, with a mission to eliminate hunger and malnutrition among children. It currently serves mid-day meals to over 17 Lakh children in 14,702 schools across 14 states in India.
The ‘Feed The Future Now’ campaign was launched to support the foundation’s efforts in feeding more children in need. The campaign encourages individuals, corporates, and organizations to contribute to the cause by donating towards the mid-day meal program.
During the inauguration ceremony, Nitin Gadkari praised the efforts of The Akshaya Patra Foundation and emphasized the importance of providing nutritious meals to children. He stated that the government is committed to eradicating malnutrition and ensuring that every child in the country receives a proper education.
Gadkari also appealed to the public to support the foundation’s mid-day meal program and contribute to the cause of ending hunger among children. He stated that the government alone cannot solve the problem of hunger, and it is the collective responsibility of every citizen to work towards a hunger-free India.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s mid-day meal program has been instrumental in reducing the dropout rates among school children and improving their health and academic performance. The program not only provides nutritious meals but also creates employment opportunities for women and boosts the local economy by sourcing food locally.
The ‘Feed The Future Now’ campaign is a timely initiative that will help the foundation reach out to more children in need and ensure that they receive a nutritious meal every day. By supporting the campaign, individuals and organizations can contribute towards building a better future for India’s children.
The ‘Feed The Future Now’ campaign launched by The Akshaya Patra Foundation in Nagpur is a significant step towards eradicating hunger and malnutrition among school children in India. Nitin Gadkari’s support for the campaign is a welcome gesture that highlights the importance of collective action toward building a hunger-free India.
