Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been honored with the prestigious ‘Best Civil Society Award’ for 2023-24 by the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability. The award was presented to Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman, and Shridhar Venkat, CEO, at the 11th Asia Business Responsibility Summit held at the Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai on March 5, 2025.
In his acceptance speech, Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, stating, “This award is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of every individual at the Akshaya Patra Foundation. It reaffirms our resolve to drive positive change within communities by upholding the highest standards of governance and sustainability. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Central and State Governments, corporate and individual donors, and the countless volunteers whose unwavering support has been crucial.”
Shridhar Venkat, CEO of the Akshaya Patra Foundation, also commented on the accolade, saying, “We are immensely proud and honored to receive the Best Civil Society Award from the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability. This award underscores our dedication to excellence in corporate governance and our ongoing commitment to societal development. At Akshaya Patra, we strive to set benchmarks in transparency, accountability, and sustainability, which are integral to our mission of ensuring that no child in India is deprived of education because of hunger. This accolade not only celebrates our achievements but also strengthens our resolve to innovate and enhance our impact.”
The award recognizes organizations that exemplify exceptional governance and sustainable practices, placing Akshaya Patra alongside past recipients such as Wipro Ltd, Tata Steel Ltd, and Colgate India Ltd.
The event, attended by distinguished guests, was highlighted by the presence of Chris Pierce, CEO of Global Governance Services, UK, and Member of the Global Advisory Board at the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability, who presented the awards. Other industry leaders recognized at the event included Suresh Narayanan, CMD of Nestle Ltd; Sameer Mehta, Chair of Torrent Power Ltd; Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Co; and Peyush Bansal, Amit Choudhary, and Sumeet Kapathi of Lenskart.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability for the honor and reaffirms its commitment to leveraging corporate governance and sustainability to create lasting, positive change in society.
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