Biocon Foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation distribute dry ration kits during COVID-19 outbreak

Biocon Foundation has recently collaborated with Akshaya Patra Foundation in distributing dry ration kits to vulnerable groups in Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

On the collaboration with Biocon Foundation, Shridhar Venkat, CEO, Akshaya Patra Foundation said, “We are deeply touched with the support we have received from Biocon Foundation during these unprecedented times. We appreciate Biocon for coming forward to collaborate with us in eliminating hunger from the society.”

Akshaya Patra and associate foundations have served about 72 million meals to underprivileged sections of the society over the last four months.

Speaking on behalf of Biocon Foundation, Mission Director, Pratima Rao said, “Aligning with social causes has been fundamental to Biocon’s DNA and an integral part of the business model.  We have been associated with Akshaya Patra Foundation for some time now. Initially our primary agenda was to augment the supply of nutritious meals to schools and anganwadi centres in Karnataka and Telangana. However, at a time when the country was battling a pandemic, the association was extended to reach relief efforts to underprivileged sections of society across several locations. As a further commitment, we will continue to invest in innovative and impactful programs in partnership with like-minded organisations, to improve the lives of the poor and marginalised communities.”

Biocon Foundation is reportedly focused on four key thematic areas of intervention – healthcare, education, environmental sustainability and rural development. It has forged  partnerships with government agencies, NGOs and academia for solutions to address the issues of sustainable development. The Foundation is engaged in several public-private partnership (PPP) projects aimed at effectively and transparently implementing welfare schemes for marginalised communities.