The United Nations recently commemorated the Akshaya Patra Foundation for reaching the milestone of serving 4 billion meals under the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. The event, hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York, celebrated India’s significant progress towards achieving Zero Hunger, a key Sustainable Development Goal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Akshaya Patra, emphasizing the cultural importance of food and its role in societal ethos. Kailash Satyarthi, a renowned advocate for children’s rights, lauded Akshaya Patra’s efforts in keeping millions of children in school and preventing them from entering labor due to socio-economic factors.
Akshaya Patra Foundation Honored at UN for Providing 4 Billion Meals under PM POSHAN Abhiyaan
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