Appreciation from Eminent Personalities
“This (Akshaya Patra) is a very important and great mission.”
Late Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India
“Akshaya Patra is a social startup which has turned into a movement that provides hot food to school children.”
“It is with immense pride and joy that I congratulate the entire team of the Akshaya Patra Foundation on the remarkable milestone of serving 4 billion meals. This achievement stands as a testament to an unwavering commitment to eradicate hunger and provide nourishment to humanity… Akshaya Patra has served meals to countless children, ensuring the makers of the world’s future are well-nourished. I extend my best wishes for continued success in this mission of service to humanity.”
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
“Akshaya Patra is a success story of hope, fairness, justice and opportunity for all children.”
“No country can build a sound and sustainable path to increasing prosperity for its citizens without a strong foundation of primary and secondary education. Such a foundation needs nutritious food for children. Akshaya Patra’s grand and noble battle to ensure that no child is denied education because of hunger is a crucial piece in this complex jigsaw puzzle.”
N.R. Narayana Murthy
Founder, Infosys
“Tata Trust is pleased to partner with The Akshaya Patra Foundation on several initiatives that collectively help fight critical issues such as hunger and malnutrition in sustainable manner. These include collaborating on implementing the Midday Meal Programme in India and running community kitchen in earthquake affected regions in Nepal.”
Ratan Tata
Chairman Emeritus, Tata Group
“I am pleased to know that The Akshaya Patra Foundation is observing its 22nd anniversary on 11 November, 2022. On this occasion, I convey my best wishes to the Foundation. Service to humanity is an integral part of our culture and civilisation. This belief is the core value of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.”
Shri Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker,
Parliament of India
“It is my request to all of you to see the facility and the system. How to serve society without saying anything and without seeking any publicity… Madhu Pandit and his associates deserve all the praise.”
Shri Amit Shah
Union Home Minister
“Akshaya Patra has been able to keep millions of children dropping out of schools who would otherwise be pushed into labour due to their socioeconomic status. Their noble work will take the country many steps ahead by helping the youth achieve their true potential.”
Kailash Satyarthi
Nobel Peace Laureate
“Your example of using advanced technologies in central kitchens to reach children in 5,700 schools is an imaginative approach that has the potential to serve as a model for other countries.”
Barack Obama
Former President of the United States of America
Nobel Peace Laureate
“The [Akshaya Patra] Programme has exhibited how compassion of the people combined with support from the Government can bring a wonderful and meaningful impact.”
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
Nobel Peace Laureate
“Can there be any higher aim than to end class room hunger in India? It is so important for so many young children in India and also improving the world.”
Erik Solheim
President Green Belt and Road Institute
“I love this programme… this is one of the finest commitments ever made in the 10-year history of Clinton Global Initiative.”
Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States of America
“We were very much impressed… We pay our respects to the founders.”
Lee Hsien Loong
Prime Minister of Singapore