Mumbai, India, November 17, 2025: Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has expanded its collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation by funding four electric vehicles (EVs) to deliver mid-day meals under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) programme. The initiative aims to strengthen school nutrition delivery through clean mobility solutions.
Two EVs have been deployed in Panvel, Maharashtra, and two in Delhi. Each vehicle is expected to deliver more than 250,000 meals annually to children in government and government-aided schools, depending on route logistics.
According to FedEx, the partnership, active since 2022, has already supported the delivery of nearly one million meals across multiple cities. The shift from conventional fuel vehicles to EVs has helped reduce carbon emissions and operating costs, enabling Akshaya Patra to redirect savings toward additional meal distribution. Fuel savings alone have supported over 130,000 extra meals.
Suvendu Choudhury, Vice President of Operations and Planning & Engineering, India, FedEx, said, “At FedEx, we believe access, whether to markets, opportunities, or nutrition, can transform lives. Our collaboration with The Akshaya Patra Foundation reflects how logistics innovation can advance social progress, helping children access nutritious meals through cleaner, more efficient delivery solutions. By integrating EVs into this initiative, we’re strengthening community infrastructure while contributing to India’s sustainability goals.”
Mr. Dhananjay Ganjoo, CMO, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, added, "We are grateful to FedEx for their sustained commitment to our mission of nourishing children and empowering education. By integrating sustainable mobility solutions like electric vehicles with mid-day meal service, this collaboration not only addresses immediate nutritional needs but also aligns with a greener, more sustainable future. Together, we are ensuring that every meal delivered is a step towards nurturing healthier, more capable citizens of tomorrow."
The MoU reinforces FedEx’s focus on community impact and sustainable operations. Akshaya Patra continues to serve 2.35 million mid-day meals daily across more than 25,000 schools, operating 78 locations in 16 states and 3 union territories.
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