7 electric vehicles join Akshaya Patra's fleet, food will reach 18,000 children every day

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

More than 40 lakh mid-day meals ensured for children in Delhi-NCR every year

New Delhi. Akshaya Patra Foundation, which runs the world's largest school meal program, in partnership with Chetu Foundation, added seven state-of-the-art electric meal delivery vehicles (EVs) to its fleet. The move is a milestone in environmental awareness as well as the fight against classroom hunger. These EV trucks were flagged off during a joint ceremony held at Akshaya Patra kitchen on Saturday. These vehicles will deliver hot and nutritious mid-day meals to more than 18,000 children daily in schools across Delhi-NCR and contribute to the distribution of more than 40 lakh meals annually.

Gobind Dutta Das, Divisional Head, Akshaya Patra Foundation Delhi-NCR, said that the addition of these electric vehicles will significantly increase both the quality and reach of our services. These vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including thermal compartments that retain the heat of the food, zero-emission technology and better logistics features. Using them, we are able to deliver food to more children while significantly reducing the carbon footprint. This contribution of Chetu Foundation not only strengthens our fight against hunger, but is also an important step towards protecting the environment. This support of Chetu Foundation is a big contribution in this direction.

Shaili Bansal, Executive Director, Chetu Foundation said that we are proud to be a partner in the mission of Akshaya Patra. Through these electric vehicles, we want to ensure that children get nutritious food and the environment remains clean. This initiative symbolizes our dual approach – caring for both future generations and our earth.

Electric vehicles: Quality distribution with green technology

These EVs are specially designed so that the quality, temperature and hygiene of the food is maintained during distribution. Each vehicle will make two trips per day and distribute around 2500 meals. The biggest advantage of these EVs is that they are completely zero-emission based, which will not only improve air quality but also reduce the cost of distribution.

About Akshaya Patra

Since 2000, Akshaya Patra has worked towards providing nutritious meals to as many children as possible every school day. The foundation is constantly leveraging technology to meet the needs of millions of children. Its state-of-the-art kitchen has become a subject of study and attracts curious visitors from across the world. In partnership with the Government of India and various state governments, and with the invaluable support of many philanthropic donors and well-wishers, Akshaya Patra began its journey 25 years ago by providing meals to just 1,500 school children. Today, it is the world's largest (non-profit) mid-day meal program, providing nutritious meals to over 23 lakh children in over 24,000 schools across 17 states in India. Akshaya Patra Foundation's five kitchens in Delhi-NCR provide mid-day meals to thousands of children every day. Akshaya Patra Foundation always stands with the victims even in times of disaster in the country. The organization distributed ration kits to 23 crore people across the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, during the Corona period. By implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in government and government-aided schools, Akshaya Patra aims to fight hunger as well as bring children to school.

About Chetu India

Founded in 2000, Chetu is a global leader in digital intelligence and software solutions. With over 2,800 experts, Chetu's India campus is spread across three state-of-the-art development centers in Sector 63, Noida. Spread over an area of ??over 1,69,000 square feet, these centers are ideal locations for developers working on advanced software solutions. With a dedicated training and development center for recent technical graduates, the campus features modern facilities—such as a gym, cafeteria, and company-sponsored clubs—that promote professional development and community building.

About Chetu Foundation

Founded in 2018, Chetu Foundation is Chetu’s non-profit organization created to support the philanthropic interests of team members. Chetu Foundation’s mission is based on the principles of “empowering children,” “improving quality of life,” “giving back to communities,” and “creating and sustaining change.” The Foundation also supports disaster relief assistance and humanitarian aid, but its main focus is on improving childhood well-being and education in local communities.

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