Photos: PM Modi Serves Akshaya Patra's 3 Billionth Meal To Underprivileged Kids

The Prime Minister served food to underprivileged schoolchildren and unveiled a ceremonial plaque to mark the serving of "3rd billionth meal" by Akshaya Patra Foundation at Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir campus. Photo: PTI

Addressing the Akshaya Patra foundation, PM Modi said that one of BJP government's top priority is ensuring good quality nutritious food is given to children. Photo: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vrindavan on Monday as part of his day long visit to Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Photo: PTI

He added that just like a strong foundation is necessary for a building, a healthy and nutritious childhood is necessary for a strong new India. Photo: PIB

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP's Mathura MP Hema Malini and Mathura MLA and UP government minister Srikant Sharma were present during the event. Photo: PIB

Funded by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Akshaya Patra is a Bengaluru-based not-for-profit organisation that works with the government on mid-day meal schemes. It has a state-of-the-art kitchen in Vrindavan. Photo: PIB