ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Economy

Indian foundation helps fill minds by filling stomachs

Madhu Pandit Dasa, chairman of Akshaya Patra, visits a school in Bangalore at lunchtime.

NEW DELHI -- After doing her chores each morning, Akshita, a 14-year-old Indian girl, heads to the kitchen to check whether there is any curry left over from the previous night. Her father, a construction worker, and mother, who works at a sewing plant, together earn only 9,000 rupees ($135) a month. Often, the curry pot is empty.

"But I immediately remember the midday meal we have at school," Akshita said.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more