My name is Palash Bharti. I am 14 years old and a grade 9 student at the JPIS (Jayshree Periwal International School), Jaipur.

Do you have to travel long distances to school, play sports in the scorching heat, endure extensive lessons, or burn through hours of typing away on your keyboard? More often than not, living life as a student is exhausting and tedious. However, our daily dose of coffee or the everyday afternoon sandwich keeps us going. Now, imagine getting through the day on an empty stomach. While an austerity to think of, being provided with fulfilling meals is a privilege not many of us have.

When I came across “Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meal program”, I was in a similar place as you are right now, inquisitive about it. Upon first sight, I was captivated by the bright faces of children enjoying their meals, only to realise their smiles were because of a ‘luxury’ most of us would consider a necessity. Surprisingly, I learnt that INR 1500 is enough to provide 232 meals a year! Then, of course, what would be better than to turn their dreams into reality? Hence, I decided to campaign. Even funding a mere amount of INR 4500 would result in the faces of 3 well-nourished children smiling up at you.

What may seem like just 7 rupees to us may do so much more for another student, and what may seem like ‘just one meal’ may be another student’s source of joy. Then why not feed not only their bodies but also their souls? This campaign aims to aid in providing students with nutritious meals and fuel their bodies, minds, and souls.

So, what are you waiting for? Please support this campaign and spread this message throughout all social media. Remember, each meal counts.