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  Akshaya Patra is registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 and Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Thus, all online donations made to the Foundation above ₹500 are eligible for a 50% tax deduction and donors will receive a tax exemption certificate as proof. However, cash donations above ₹2000 do not qualify for 80G deductions. Thus, donations over ₹2000 should be made in any mode other than cash to be eligible for tax benefits. So, join an NGO today and make a positive impact through volunteering or donating while you also gain tax benefits.  Be the difference, starting today! Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/

Education for girls has the potential to impact the socioeconomic landscape. The right to a basic education is important. The future of society is equitable when a girl is protected by her rights. Given the value of education, both government and non-government organisations have undertaken a number of initiatives to support and enhance girls’ education. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/

  Every child is born with fundamental rights and access to education is one of them, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity or religion. Today, NGOs are collaborating with governments, policymakers and civil society groups to ensure that th e rights to nutritious food and quality education are upheld. Akshaya Patra is one such NGO that also aims to protect these rights by serving nourishing meals to children in government and government-aided schools every day. When you feed the children with Akshaya Patra, you can also avail 80G deductions on taxes. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/donate-and-save-tax  

India has a significant opportunity to socially and economically improve through the education of girls. By contributing in the home and at work, educated girls are the weapons that produce constructive social change in India. Education for girls boosts economies and lowers inequality. It helps create societies that are more resilient and secure and are able to provide everyone with ample opportunity to reach their full potential and live out their ambitions. From 2010, India's female literacy rate has improved. In 2010, 80.35% of women were literate. The rate eventually rose with time. In India, the female literacy rate climbed by 14.4% between 2010 and 2021. The rate was 91.95% in 2021. In 2021, the literacy rate improved by 0.6% year over year. Advantages of Girls’ Education Following is the brief description of the advantages of girls’ education in India: * Social Development: Educating girls could be the key to remove many social evils of Indian society- dowry system,...

  I n August 2022, Akshaya Patra partnered with Nutrihub, the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) to scale up the nutritional content of the mid-day meals served in government schools of India. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/

  Every individual, regardless of their background, has a unique perspective on life and valuable experiences to share. But for decades, we failed to pay attention to a child’s voice.   With increasing access to digital media in the past few years, we have finally begun to shed light on the essential requirements of children, why each child is different and how meeting their needs plays a crucial role in their overall development.   For most children from better-off families, the unmet needs may be more elaborate as they can already access healthy food, education and creative training. But ask a child from a low-income background, you will probably hear “daily access to food and school”.   When an underprivileged child speaks about their experiences, it can draw attention to systemic issues and raise awareness of social injustices. Their perspectives will also help us identify the support they need.   The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a recognised ...

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Every child is born with fundamental rights and access to education is one of them, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity or religion. It is a right that is recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Constitution of India. The power of education Education is a powerful tool that can  • break the cycle of inadequacy • reduce inequality • promote social and economic development • provide children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life • equip them with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively • help them develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and creativity  • foster social and emotional development in them  • help them develop empathy, resilience and a sense of belonging  • teach them to be inclusive and allow equal growth opportunities for everyone in society later in life Unfortunately, many children around the world are denied access t...

According to Indian tradition, a householder cannot eat until he feeds hungry people in the vicinity of his home. Sharing is common across all civilised cultures. It is part of the concept of seeing everyone as the same god, even though we might not be equals socially. The spirit that resides in each person cannot be categorised as Hindu, Muslim or Christian. Similarly, hunger pangs cannot be differentiated. Everyone feels it the same way. ― Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman, The Akshaya Patra Foundation The Sanskrit word "Akshaya Patra" refers to a "Vessel of Abundance," according to a legend from the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. The Mid-Day Meal Programme in Karnataka was launched by the state government two years before Akshaya Patra's school lunch programme in Bengaluru (according to a Scroll article, "The origins of the midday meal scheme (in India) go back to the 1920s, when the then Madras Municipal Corporation in the Madras Presidency introduc...

When you support The Akshaya Patra Foundation, you feed a child every day of the year, support their education, help them focus in class, secure their future & also get a 50% tax exemption. So, fuel a dream with the power of your compassion & save tax by availing 80G deductions on every donation. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/donate-and-save-tax

  International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th to recognise the achievements of women & call for gender equality. Akshaya Patra is a mid-day meal NGO that also runs dedicated programmes to nourish homeless mothers, pregnant women & lactating mothers. Celebrate the power of women on this day by nurturing women from low-income families. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/womens-day