Mysuru: In a new development, MTR Foods Private Ltd. joined hands with Akshaya Patra Foundation to feed school children under Midday Meals programme. Akshaya Patra Foundation is the implementing partner of PM Poshan Programme and is already serving Midday Meals to school children. The new association between the two is all set to provide Midday Meals to 13,000 school children of Mysuru and Hubballi.

At a function held to mark the association of the two, Akshaya Patra Foundation Vice-President Karuna Sagara inaugurated the programme of providing the Midday Meals by lighting a lamp at Kumbarakoppal Government Higher Primary School recently.

Speaking at the function, MTR Foods Regional Head – Sales R. Murthy said that the company is associated with the Midday Meal programme since 2014 in the State for more than 52 lakh children under its social collaboration programme.

“Our programme of Midday Meals programme is now being extended to Mysuru and Hubballi under the slogan ‘Namma Makkalu – Namma MTR’ and we are providing 13 lakh Midday Meals to 13,000 children,” added Murthy.

MTR Foods Chief Commercial Officer Sunay Bhasin, Akshaya Patra Foundation In-Charge Krishnakeshavadas, Communication Officer Anant Arora, Dist. Education Officer Revanna & School HM Y.E. Lohit were present.