{"id":306369,"date":"2025-11-20T14:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/fedex-enables-sustainable-delivery-for-nearly-one-million-mid-day-meals-under-the-pm-poshan-program-the-times-of-bengal\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:38:52","slug":"fedex-enables-sustainable-delivery-for-nearly-one-million-mid-day-meals-under-the-pm-poshan-program-the-times-of-bengal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=306369","title":{"rendered":"FedEx Enables Sustainable Delivery for Nearly One Million Mid-day Meals under the PM POSHAN Program \u2013 The Times of Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n\tFederal Express Corporation (FedEx)<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest express transportation company, continues to collaborate with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to enabling access to nutritious mid-day meals under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM Poshan) Program<\/a>, advancing sustainable mobility, and supporting advocacy to strengthen the program\u2019s reach and impact across India.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tRamkrishna Kamath and Monish Nandi, inaugurating the new electric vehicles, purchased with a donation from FedEx<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\tAs part of this year\u2019s support, FedEx has funded four electric vehicles (EVs)\u2014two in Panvel, Maharashtra and two in Delhi\u2014dedicated to delivering freshly prepared, hygienic meals to students in government and government-aided schools. Each EV enables the delivery of over 250,000 meals annually, reaching an equivalent number of children depending on route logistics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tRamesh Chavan and Monish Nandi, inaugurating the new electric vehicles, purchased with a donation from FedEx<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n\tSince the beginning of the collaboration in 2022, the initiative has cumulatively supported the delivery of nearly one million mid-day meals across multiple cities. By replacing conventional fuel vehicles, these EVs help The Akshaya Patra Foundation reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs, allowing more resources to be directed toward expanding meal distribution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThrough the fuel savings alone, The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been able to support an additional 130,000+ meals, amplifying the programme\u2019s reach while contributing to its long-term sustainability. This transition supports The Akshaya Patra Foundation\u2019s long-term sustainability goals by integrating climate-conscious practices into its mission of nourishing children\u2019s futures.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tSuvendu Choudhury, Vice President of operations and planning and engineering, India, FedEx<\/strong>, said, \u201cAt FedEx, we believe access, whether to markets, opportunities, or nutrition, can transform lives. Our collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation reflects how logistics innovation can advance social progress, helping children access nutritious meals through cleaner, more efficient delivery solutions. By integrating EVs into this initiative, we\u2019re strengthening community infrastructure while contributing to India\u2019s sustainability goals.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tMr. Dhananjay Ganjoo, CMO, The Akshaya Patra Foundation\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe are grateful to FedEx for their sustained commitment to our mission of nourishing children and empowering education. By integrating sustainable mobility solutions like electric vehicles with mid-day meal service, this collaboration not only addresses immediate nutritional needs but also aligns with a greener, more sustainable future. Together, we are ensuring that every meal delivered is a step towards nurturing healthier, more capable citizens of tomorrow.<\/em>\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThrough purpose-driven efforts like this, FedEx and The Akshaya Patra Foundation are demonstrating how innovation in logistics can create measurable social impact\u2014bridging the gap between nutrition and learning, and advocating for scalable, sustainable public feeding programmes that support India\u2019s inclusive growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAbout FedEx<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tFedEx connects people and possibilities around the world through a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. Its commitment to innovation and technology extends to fostering partnerships that empower the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tRead the 2025 FedEx Economic Impact Report here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAbout The Akshaya Patra Foundation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tThe Akshaya Patra Foundation is a social impact organisation committed to addressing classroom hunger and supporting children\u2019s health and education. As an implementing partner of the Government of India\u2019s PM POSHAN scheme, Akshaya Patra serves 2.35 million mid-day meals to beneficiary children across 25,000+ schools. Additionally, it provides 8 lakh servings under the Morning Nutrition Programme, contributing to improved child health, increased school enrolment, attendance and retention, and better learning outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAkshaya Patra has established a robust operational network, currently functioning in 78 locations across 16 states and 3 union territories. It has set up 76 state-of-the-art centralised kitchens\u2014globally recognised for their scale, efficiency and food safety standards\u2014and adopted the decentralised model in two locations where setting up centralised infrastructure is difficult due to difficult terrain and road connectivity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAkshaya Patra continuously forges partnerships and leverages technology to cater to millions of children and has served over 4 billion meals since 2000. The momentous milestone was commemorated at a special event at the UN headquarters in New York on 2 April 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tFor more details, please log on: www.akshayapatra.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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