Annapurna is an initiative to help the underprivileged and needy beneficiaries. The subsidised meal programme was launched in 2014 together with the GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) offering Rs.5/- meal to various underprivileged sections of the society such as commercial drivers, industrial labourers, students and many more. Popularly known as the Rs.5/- meal programme, Annapurna was conceptualised by the Hare Krishna Charities and the former GHMC Commissioner Sri. Somesh Kumar (Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana).
The Annapurna Programme made a grand launch with 8 centres serving about 2400 meals a day. Each day the food centres serve different menus to maintain the nutritional balance and the integrity of the consumption. Annapurna Canteens made a huge impact in the everyday lives of the underprivileged who barely made it through the day with a standard meal. With continuous expansion of the food centres and extensions to various other municipalities, the programme serves more than 40,000 meals a day with more than 150 centres alone in Hyderabad.
Annapurna has been consistently supporting the underprivileged section of the society with Rs. 5/- meals in partnership with the Government of Telangana. The support was successfully extended even during the difficult times assisting in the nutritional and survival needs of the underprivileged.
Subsidized Meal Program implemented at 8 centers benefitting over 2500 people.
Expansion of the program across various centers in Hyderabad. Annapurna now served 15000 meals a day across 50 centers.
Rs. 5/- Meal Programme was officially termed as ‘Annapurna’ by the Hon’ble Minister of IT, MA & UD, Sri. K. T. Ramarao.
Inauguration of 150th food center of ‘Annapurna’ Canteen in GHMC Hyderabad limits. Further proposed to reach other municipalities and corporations.
Extension of ‘Annapurna’ Canteen across Khamman Municipal Corporation inaugurated by MLA Puvvada Ajay Kumar. Annapurna now serves 40000 meals a day.
Annapurna setups extended distribution centers for migrant workers and Mobile canteens for doorstep delivery within GHMC limits.
In the journey of Annapura, in 2020 May, during pandemic HKMCF has served about 2.5L meals per day through 350 distribution centres for which our kitchen worked for 24 hours a day continuously for 2 to 3 months.
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