BEML Donates a Van to Akshaya Patra’s Mid-day Meal Programme

As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Bengaluru-based heavy equipment manufacturer, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) donated a meal delivery vehicle to The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF). The mid-day meal delivery van is insulated to maintain optimal temperature, which keeps food warm and fresh.

It was inaugurated at the ISKCON temple premises, Rajajinagar, in the presence of Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman, TAPF, and Shri P. Dwarakanath, Chairman and Managing Director, BEML.

This meal delivery vehicle donation by BEML will equip Akshaya Patra’s Bengaluru unit to deliver nutritious meals to about 4,000 children each day.

To know more about the donation, visit: www.akshayapatra.org/events/beml-donates-meal-delivery-van

Akshaya Patra Bags LACP Award

The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) struck Gold at the League of American Communications Professionals’ (LACP) Vision Awards 2014-15 in the Annual Reports (NGO) category, making it five wins in a row. The Foundation’s Annual Report 2014-15, titled Giving Every Dream a Chance featured the inspiring stories of three beneficiaries whose dreams were given wings by Akshaya Patra.

This instalment of the LACP Awards had submissions from over two dozen countries, which makes the win all the more special. Akshaya Patra’s Annual Report scored 98 out of 100, bagging perfect scores in multiple attributes, including Report Cover and Information Accessibility.

LACP Managing Director, Christine Kennedy was all praises for the Annual Report. She said “It proves to be remarkable in light of tremendous competition. The level of creativity exhibited is superb, which is supported by exceptional clarity in communicating this year’s key messages.”

The LACP was formed in 2001 to provide a platform for individuals and entities in the public relations industry, to encourage best practices and recognise exceptional talent.