Akshaya Patra Foundation, IISc. to study child food security
The Hindu
To develop a knowledge epicentre; to end classroom hunger and malnutrition
Akshaya Patra Foundation, in association with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), has set up Akshaya Patra Research Lab to conduct comprehensive studies in child food security, community participation for social welfare, elimination of malnutrition, policy development, and advocacy for battling hunger.
The aim of the foundation is to develop a knowledge epicentre with think tanks consisting of economists, philanthropists, research scientists, government officials, and global institutes for building its efforts towards global advocacy and ending classroom hunger and malnutrition.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.