Value Add to the Mid Day Meal - Biscuit Micronutrients Bakery Unit at Akshaya Patra Jaipur Kitchen

 

September 25, 2012 was a big day for the Akshaya Patra's Jaipur Kitchen. The day saw the launch of the country's first ever bakery machine for mid day meal programme. 

Addressing the gathering at the launch , chief guest Mr. Pratap Singh Khachriyavas, MLA, announced a donation of Rs. 10 lakhs for Akshaya Patra. He said that the money was donated from his MLA fund which can be utilised for any of the kitchen's activities. 

He also congratulated Akshaya Patra for launching ‘Akshaya Thali’ schemefor the benefit of the school children. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ratnangadha Govind Dasa, Unit President – Jaipur, said that local students can now savour nutritious biscuits as part of their mid day meal. 

 The machine is capable of producing 30,000 biscuits a day.The machine has been launched to add taste and variety in the mid day meal menu.

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Source: Akshaya Patra Blog