The Akshaya Patra Foundation provides healthy and nutritious mid-day meals to over 1.6 million children in Telangana schools. The meals focus on pulses which are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals important for child growth and development. Pulses also help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering homocysteine levels. The foundation ensures the meals are prepared hygienically in large, state-of-the-art kitchens to provide sustenance to children and prevent problems from malnutrition and hidden hunger.