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Leadership Talk Series with CEO, Akshaya Patra Foundation, was organized by MHRD - IIC

23-Jun-2020
Leadership Talk Series with CEO, Akshaya Patra Foundation, was organized by MHRD - IIC

A Webinar on Leadership Talk Series was organized by MHRD - Institution Innovation Cell, with Mr. Shridhar Venkat, CEO, Akshaya Patra Foundation, a Graduate of Advanced Management Program from The Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Dr. Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer, MHRD Innovation Cell was the moderator.
The discussion between Dr Abhay and Mr. Shridhar revolved round the topic of Akshaya Patra. The idea of starting this scheme could be traced back when Swami Prabhu Pa, built Lord Krishna Temple in Kolkata. Mr. Shridhar quoted Swamy Pa to have said “When the father is there no one should go hungry.” So that is how this scheme started.
Mr. Shridhar said Akshaya Patra is the first to have a centralized kitchen which became a role model to many. On Frugal Innovation, he stated that when they started to feed North India, they came up with new innovations. Students were encouraged to come for internships in Akshaya Patra.
Finally, Mr. Shridhar stated that they also have plans to work with the UN and WHO.
About Akshaya Patra:
Akshaya Patra Foundation happens to be one of the largest food chain networks to have midday meal schemes in many institutions across the country. Akshaya Patra kitchens are ISO certified.

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