Summary:
Modernised kitchenAccording to a senior government official, the central kitchen in Lawspet will be modernised by Akshaya Patra Foundation at a cost of ?13 crore. Ashwani Kumar, Chief Secretary; Stoka Krishna Dasa, president; Kothandarama Dasa, vice-president and Shridhar Venkat, chief executive officer of Akshaya Patra Foundation were present. Puducherry has been in the forefront in implementing the midday meal programme in the whole country. Mr.
Dasa pointed out that the Akshaya Patra Foundation will work with the government which is already spending a certain amount for the midday meal programme. “Akshaya Patra has been providing midday meals to children in government schools in 13 States across the country..