Bengaluru, 19th November 2024: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support 1000 students of government and government-aided schools at Jodhpur, Lucknow and Vishakhapatnam under their CSR initiative.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 07, 2024 by Mr. Rajeev Goel, Executive Director – CSR & PRCC, HPCL and Mr. Dhananjay Ganjoo, Chief Marketing Officer, The Akshaya Patra Foundation which is a non-profit organisation focused on providing unlimited food for education of school children as the implementing partner of the PM POSHAN programme.

The initiative would help provide hot and nutritious meals to students and ensure their holistic health and well-being.

“At HPCL, we are committed to supporting the young citizens of our country in their efforts to fulfil their aspirations. We hope that the initiative goes a long way in not just fulfilling the nutritional needs of the children but also ensuring better results in their educational endeavours.”, said Mr Rajeev Goel, ED-CSR&PRCC on the occasion.

“At The Akshaya Patra Foundation, we firmly believe that nutrition should not hinder a child from achieving their dreams,” said Mr. Dhananjay Ganjoo, Chief Marketing Officer of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, “We are deeply grateful to Mr. Rajeev Goel and HPCL for their understanding of our initiatives and enabling us to further reach more children, ensuring their nourishment and a lasting impact on their futures.”

The partnership between HPCL and The Akshaya Patra Foundation aims to establish a linear correlation between education and nutrition. It further would encourage children to increase their participation in school and enhance their nutrition status. Through this shared commitment, both organizations are contributing to a future where education and health go hand in hand, empowering the next generation to lower their drop-out rates to reach their fullest potential for a brighter tomorrow.