The Telangana government has launched new efforts to ensure nutritious midday meals in government schools. Akshaya Patra Foundation has partnered to provide high-quality meals to all students in the Kodangal constituency. Foundation representatives met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and invited him to inaugurate the new Greenfield Kitchen on November 14.
The state-of-the-art kitchen will be built in Enkepally, spread over two acres. It will serve fresh food to all government schools in Kodangal. Education officials said student attendance has already improved since the breakfast scheme began in the area.
Currently, the government spends ₹7 per student for midday meals. However, Akshaya Patra plans to spend about ₹25 per meal to meet international standards. The foundation will cover the extra ₹18 per student using CSR funds, ensuring better quality and hygiene in every meal.
Inspired by the success of the breakfast program, Akshaya Patra is ready to enhance the midday meal scheme. Since last December, around 28,000 students in 312 schools have been receiving breakfast daily. The new initiative is expected to further boost student health and attendance across Kodangal.
