Bengaluru,may 23
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, in collaboration with Cargill Business Services (CBS) India, has created a new Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records at a mega event on 23rd May 2024 at Government Model Primary school, Gunjur. Named Clean Slate Carnival, the initiative witnessed the painting of 1000+ blackboards in 99 government & government-aided schools across the city. This 100% volunteer-driven activity also saw the presence of both India and global leaders from Cargill, including Aparna Rao, CBS India Center Lead, and Matthew Wood, Sr. Director, Sustainability Digital, Data, & Analytics, along with Shridhar Venkat, Chief Executive Officer of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.The event featured the mobilization of over 1,000 employees who volunteered towards the cause of improving education infrastructure for better learning outcomes. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s commitment to creating meaningful change through community involvement. Through this activity, the organization aims to demonstrate the importance of corporate responsibility in educational development with community participation.
“We at CBS India are thrilled to conduct this initiative, ‘Clean Slate Carnival’ in collaboration with Akshaya Patra. This is a testament to our commitment to enhancing the educational environment for over 30,000 students in Bangalore. Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous society, and every child deserves access to quality academic resources. By cleaning and painting 1000+ blackboards in government schools, we aim to provide students with better learning facilities and a more engaging classroom experience. We are also incredibly grateful for the enthusiastic participation of our colleagues whose dedication is making this vision a reality. Together, with Akshaya Patra, we are excited to contribute to a promising future for the children,” said Aparna Rao, Cargill Business Services India Center Lead.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Shridhar Venkat, Chief Executive Officer of The Akshaya Patra Foundation said, “This event is more than just an attempt to set a record; it is a demonstration of the community’s commitment to improve educational infrastructure and create a brighter future for children across India. We are grateful for the opportunity to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and community service, in addition to improving educational resources.
