Akshaya Patra Foundation inaugurates state-of-the-art kitchen in support of Canara Bank

The new facility aims to serve over 7,500 students daily in Cheemasandra, enhancing educational outcomes through nutrition

In an aim to enhance educational outcomes through nutritional support, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, recognised as the world’s largest NGO-run school meal program and a distinguished partner of the PM POSHAN initiative, celebrated the inauguration of its 76th kitchen in Cheemasandra Village, Avalahalli Panchayat, Bidarahalli, Bangalore, supported by Canara Bank as the anchor patron donor, represents a significant extension of Akshaya Patra’s efforts to improve educational results by providing nutritional support to students. This new facility marks the organization’s sixth location in Bengaluru.

The event was inaugurated by chief guest, Manjula Aravind Limbavali, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, Bengaluru, and Shri Aravind Limbavali, Former Minister, Government of Karnataka. Lathakumari IAS, CEO of Bengaluru Urban District Zilla Panchayat, graced the occasion. On behalf of the foundation Chanchalpathi Dasa, Co-Founder & Vice-Chairman, and Gunakara Rama Dasa, Regional President – of Bengaluru Cluster, of The Akshaya Patra Foundation were present. The event saw Satyanarayana Raju K, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Canara Bank, as the anchor patron donor.

Manjula Aravind Limbavali, Member of Legislative Assembly, Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, Bengaluru, said, “I am delighted to be part of the inauguration of Akshaya Patra’s 76th kitchen, the newly launched kitchen is a testament to their dedication to serving nutritious meals to children and communities. This initiative reflects the spirit of service and development, bringing hope and nourishment to many and strengthening the future of Karnataka.”