Akshaya Patra Foundation collaborates with UN World Food Programme

Akshaya Patra Foundation collaborates with UN World Food Programme

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: January 10 2022

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  • The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India will partner on enhancing the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme (earlier Mid-Day Meal Scheme).
  • An agreement was signed between Mr. Bishow Parajuli, Representative and Country Director for WFP in India and Shri Chanchalapthi Dasa, the Vice-Chairman of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
  • The WFP and Akshaya Patra will form a Steering Committee comprising representatives from both organisations, which will meet quarterly to plan, discuss and review various aspects of this collaboration.
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