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s children grow, malnutrition and learning loss. A number of children enrolled at
they need adequate non-profit that runs school based on Akanksha schools come from low-
nutrition to develop the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) income families, where nutrition
cognitive skills and model in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, often ends up taking a backseat.
A abilities that impact Akanksha operates on the belief Akanksha works closely with parents
their academic performances. that when we reimagine learning on creating awareness around
In a country like India where for students, we can pull their health and nutrition.
poverty levels are high there are entire families out of poverty and
many challenges associated with address several allied Sustainable In June this year, Shindewadi
providing children with safe and Development Goals (SDGs). Mumbai Public School (SMPS), one
affordable access to healthy meals. Akanksha’s vision of delivering of twenty-six Akanksha run schools,
A recent report by the Ministry of quality education for all children, located in Dadar locality of Mumbai,
Women and Child Development no matter their background, aligns was recognised for its efforts in
has found 4.3 million children in with the goal to ensure inclusive and prioritizing nutrition for its students
India to be malnourished. Poor equitable quality education for all. by T4 Education, a UK-based
nutrition is one of the major reasons organization. SMPS was shortlisted
for absenteeism and low school For its students, Akanksha’s focus is in the top 10 schools of the World’s
attendance among students from on holistic growth that goes beyond Best Schools (WBS) prizes in the
underserved communities. the classrooms. It includes engaging ‘Supporting Healthy Lives’ category.
community The Akanksha Foundation is ensure students’ mental, emotional Since its inception 14 years ago,
with parents and communities to

trying to bridge this gap between
the school has introduced several
and physical wellbeing. A large
partnerships for

school children’s

nutrition

challenges

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