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Millions of schoolchildren in India do not have access to nutritious and healthy meals daily and this has a detrimental impact on learning outcomes. This, in turn, hinders the cycle of personal and economic development and individuals and communities are unable to reach their full potential. 

The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) was launched by the Government of India in 1995. In 2001, the programme was modified to provide cooked midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools. Under the scheme, the government provides funding for the supplies and cooking of nutritious meals of at least 553.30 kcal and 18.12 gms of protein for primary children and 733.86 kcal and 21.64 gms of protein for upper primary children.

With additional funding from regional governments and support from corporate partners and NGOs, the meals are often substantially better than the statutory minimums.

Since 2019, ��ɫ��Ƶ has been working with The Akshay Patra Foundation by offering not just financial support but also expertise and volunteers to help with their work.

Colleagues in Mumbai have developed a strong, direct relationship with Karelon Ka Guda Primary School in Udaipur. 

Team members have engaged with the school by cooking and serving meals for the children, offering mentoring programmes and vocational training to pupils, and making improvements to the school environment by planting trees and painting murals.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when social contact was curtailed, ��ɫ��Ƶ colleagues continued to offer their assistance virtually with digital upskilling for teaching staff and hosted interactive quizzes and other activities.