Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:43pm on 04 Apr 2024,Thursday India Global
The Akshaya Patra Foundation's milestone of providing four billion meals was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters. Indian Prime Minister Modi commended the foundation's efforts, emphasizing the cultural importance of nutrition. Founded in 2000, Akshaya Patra reached its first billion meals in 2012 and achieved subsequent milestones in 2016 and 2019. Notable figures like Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and N R Narayana Murthy praised the foundation's dedication to combating hunger and ensuring education for all. The event underscored the significance of nourishment in achieving sustainable development goals.
