{"id":42055,"date":"2024-07-31T16:12:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/31\/digant-sharma-and-ca-mahendra-turakhia-sign-rs-341-crore-contract-to-feed-1-2-million-children-daily-across-india-with-annamrita-foundation\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T16:12:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T10:42:48","slug":"digant-sharma-and-ca-mahendra-turakhia-sign-rs-341-crore-contract-to-feed-1-2-million-children-daily-across-india-with-annamrita-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/31\/digant-sharma-and-ca-mahendra-turakhia-sign-rs-341-crore-contract-to-feed-1-2-million-children-daily-across-india-with-annamrita-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Digant Sharma and CA Mahendra Turakhia Sign Rs 341 Crore Contract to Feed 1.2 Million Children Daily Across India with Annamrita Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi (India), July 31: <\/strong>\u00a0In a landmark initiative aimed at combating child hunger, Digant Sharma and CA Mahendra Turakhia have signed a \u20b9341 crore contract with Shri Sanjay Tikku, Vice Chairman of Annamrita Foundation (ISKCON Food Relief Foundation) at Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi, Iskcon Temple Rd, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi \u2013 110065, to raise funds to feed 1.2 million children daily across India. This monumental effort will significantly impact child nutrition and education, fostering a brighter future for millions.<\/p>\n

The initiative will cover the following cities, with specific funding allocated to each:<\/p>\n

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  1. Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Chhtrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Kolkata<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Puttur, Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Jalna, Maharashtra<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Pimpri, Pune<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Chaibasa, Jharkhand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Nagpur<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Tumsar<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Lohardaga, Jharkhand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Mahul, Mumbai<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Tirupati<\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  15. Kurukshetra<\/strong><\/li>\n
  16. Faridabad<\/strong><\/li>\n
  17. Palwal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  18. Gurugram<\/strong><\/li>\n
  19. Saraikela, Jharkhand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  20. Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  21. Korba, Chhattisgarh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  22. Ranchi<\/strong><\/li>\n
  23. Ghatshila, Jharkhand<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Grand Total<\/strong>: \u20b93,41,49,24,000.00
    In words: Rupees Three hundred forty one crore forty nine lakh twenty four thousand only.<\/em><\/p>\n

    The Undertrial Welfare Association, Bharat Taxpayers\u2019 Welfare Platform Foundation, and Chamber of Indian Charitable Trusts will use their network across India and Worldwide in raising funds for their ongoing projects and expanding their reach across India. Their ambitious goal is to increase the number of daily meals served to 12 million by 2026. This initiative will extend to new states, ensuring that children and underprivileged individuals receive nutritious meals regularly.<\/p>\n

    Future States by 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Jharkhand<\/li>\n
    2. Uttarakhand<\/li>\n
    3. Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n
    4. Bihar<\/li>\n
    5. Assam<\/li>\n
    6. Kerala<\/li>\n
    7. Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n
    8. West Bengal<\/li>\n
    9. Gujarat<\/li>\n
    10. Madhya Pradesh<\/li>\n
    11. Maharashtra<\/li>\n
    12. Rajasthan<\/li>\n
    13. Puducherry<\/li>\n
    14. Odisha<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      About Digant Sharma:<\/strong>\u00a0Digant Sharma is a dynamic leader actively involved in numerous projects aimed at social welfare, economic development, and technological advancement. He currently holds the following positions:<\/p>\n