Indian Express innovation Award to Akshaya Patra

The Akshaya Patra Foundation received the distinguished Indian Express Innovation award in the ‘Scalable, technology driven kitchen model’ category on July 14, 2010 at New Delhi. The Gold trophy was presented by Dr. Nandan Nilekani with the citation that described Akshaya Patra as “a role model for the mid-day school meal program".

Initiated in 2005 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the objective of the award is to identify and promote innovative organizations in India who have made breakthrough changes to become role models in their fields. It is aimed at promoting a ‘culture of innovation’ throughout the country.

While receiving the award Sri. Chanchalapathi Dasa, Vice Chairman, The Akshaya Patra Foundation said, “Akshaya Patra is very humbled and honored on being conferred the distinguished Innovation Award. This recognition is considered to be the blessings of millions of children we feed through Akshaya Patra.”