Mysuru: Breakfast service launched for children with hearing and speech disabilities
ISKCON’s Stoka Krishna Swami said the Akshaya Patra Foundation, which provides free midday meals to children in government schools, was expanding its services to disadvantaged people and persons with special needs.
A breakfast service was inaugurated at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) in Mysuru on Tuesday, August 18, for children with hearing and speech disabilities visiting the institution for treatment. The initiative, spearheaded by Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO Yukesh Kumar, is a collaboration between AIISH and the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
Akshaya Patra, known for providing free midday meals to government schoolchildren in Karnataka, plans to expand its services to disadvantaged individuals and those with special needs, including the breakfast initiative. The Akshaya Patra Foundation's Stoka Krishna Swami revealed that the organization currently serves over 20,000 government schoolchildren through a joint effort with the State and Union governments.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation aims to support children with hearing and speech disabilities, as well as other needy sections of society, by providing nutritious meals and fostering selfless service. AIISH Director Pushpavathi emphasized the importance of offering a fresh and nutritious breakfast to children and their parents visiting the institute, with Yukesh Kumar's active involvement in facilitating the partnership with Akshaya Patra.
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