My name is LAVANYA RASTOGI. I am 13-years-old and in Grade 8 at the Pathways School, Gurgaon.

Imagine travelling to school, studying for long hours, and playing in the sun, all on an empty stomach. Frightening isn’t it? Just skipping one meal a day would be difficult for most of us. We wouldn’t be able to function too well throughout the rest of the day. Fortunately, we have the luxury of having three meals a day to keep us healthy and strong, both mentally and physically.

However, many children in govt schools in Uttar Pradesh come from low-income homes and do not have this luxury. The happiness they experience by just receiving one meal in a day is immeasurable. Through this campaign, we have the opportunity to convert the dreams of many children into a happy reality by giving them fresh, nutritious, and tasty mid-day meals through the Akshaya Patra initiative. It takes just INR 1500 to give a child 232 meals in a year. Fund INR 3000 for example and support the mid-day meals for two children for an entire year.

The “Akshaya Patra's mid-day meal program”, not only motivates students to go to school but also ensures that they are attentive at school. It impacts attendance, health, and grades at school.

So, what are you waiting for? Please support this campaign and bring a smile to a child with your small act of kindness. Help spread this message on your social media platforms so that others also have the opportunity to share in this initiative.