The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been honored with the Best Civil Society Award for 2023-24 by the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability. The award recognizes the foundation’s exemplary commitment to corporate governance and societal development.
The prestigious accolade was received by Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Shridhar Venkat, CEO of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, at the 11th Asia Business Responsibility Summit held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Expressing gratitude, Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa stated, “This award reaffirms our commitment to driving positive change within communities while upholding the highest standards of governance and sustainability. We thank the Central and State Governments, corporate and individual donors, and volunteers for their unwavering support.”
Mr. Shridhar Venkat added, “Receiving this award underscores our dedication to transparency, accountability, and sustainability. Our mission remains to ensure that no child in India is deprived of education due to hunger, and this recognition strengthens our resolve to expand our impact.”
The award places Akshaya Patra among an esteemed group of past recipients, including Wipro Ltd, Tata Steel Ltd, and Colgate India Ltd. The event was attended by prominent industry leaders such as Mr. Chris Pierce, CEO of Global Governance Services, UK, and members of the Asian Centre’s Global Advisory Board. Other notable awardees included Mr. Suresh Narayanan (CMD, Nestlé Ltd), Mr. Sameer Mehta (Chair, Torrent Power Ltd), and Mr. Venu Srinivasan (Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Co).
Akshaya Patra extends its gratitude to the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability and remains committed to leveraging corporate governance principles for greater societal impact.