Honoured Worldwide
Awards and Recognition
Global Honours
Awards
Akshaya Patra school lunch program and other feeding initiatives have received numerous awards and recognition. Some of them are:
Gandhi Peace Prize
Acknowledging their contribution to providing school lunch to millions of children across India.
Nikkei Asia Award
For supporting education by nourishing children and playing a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of the region.
BBC World Service Global Food Champion Award
An annual award that honours people or causes that help societies and inspire lives.
National Award for Child Welfare
Awarded by Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Padma Shri Award
The fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, awarded to Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa.
In Their Own Words
Recognition
The various feeding initiatives led by the founders of World Food Movement have been appreciated by eminent personalities from across the globe.
In just a few years, Akshaya Patra has become the largest single feeding programme in the world. Your example of using advanced technologies in central kitchens to reach children in 5,700 schools is an imaginative approach that has the potential to serve as a model for other countries. Thank you again for all of your efforts.
Barack Obama
Former President of the United States
Such huge quantity of food prepared and served in efficient, healthy and sanitary manner is unbelievable.
Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States
It is with immense pride and joy that I congratulate the entire team of the Akshaya Patra Foundation on the remarkable milestone of serving 4 billion meals. This achievement stands as a testament to an unwavering commitment to eradicate hunger and provide nourishment to humanity… Akshaya Patra has served meals to countless children, ensuring the makers of the world's future are well-nourished. I extend my best wishes for continued success in this mission of service to humanity.
Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India