Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Puttur, has been serving rural education for over a century through 90+ institutions across Dakshina Kannada. Many students come from economically weaker families where nutrition is a daily challenge. To ensure that no child studies on an empty stomach, VVS initiated the Anna Brahma Yojana, providing free, nutritious mid-day meals to students in its schools.
Project Objective
Provide daily nutritious meals for students from low-income families.
Improve attendance, health and learning outcomes.
Promote compassion and equality through community support.
Detailed Project Components
| Component |
Description |
| Meal Preparation |
Meals cooked in hygienic school kitchens as per nutritional standards |
| Monitoring |
Daily records of beneficiaries maintained by teachers |
| Supervision |
Periodic inspection by VVS administration |
| Community Involvement |
Parents and local volunteers assist in kitchen support |
Budget Estimate
Institutions Covered
| Sl No. |
Name of the Institution |
No of Students |
| 1 |
Sri Rama Institution, Vedashankara, Uppinangady |
847 |
| 2 |
Sri Bharathi Institutions, Alankar |
365 |
| 3 |
Saraswathi Instituions, Kadaba |
864 |
| 4 |
Sri Rama vidyakendra, Kalladka |
3950 |
| 5 |
Sri Rama Vidyalaya , Nelyadi |
373 |
| 6 |
Laxmi Venkataramana School, Saarya |
29 |
| 7 |
Priyadarshini ,Bettampady |
500 |
| 8 |
Gajanana English Medium School, Ishwaramangala |
600 |
| 9 |
Sridevi Institutions, Punacha |
234 |
Meal Composition
| Items |
Grams |
Cost(₹) |
| Rice |
150 g |
2.5 |
| Pulses |
30 g |
2.5 |
| Vegetables, Oil, cooconut Etc., |
75g+7.5g |
2.0 |
| Cooking Expenses(Gas, Remuneration to cook and helpers, Electricity and water, Transportation) |
|
|
| TOTAL |
₹ 14.00 |
Cost Per Plate of Meal – ₹14
Nutritional Target
| Classes |
Calories |
Protein |
| 1 to 5 |
450 kcal |
12g |
| 6 to 10 |
700 kcal |
20g |
Expected Impact
- 300 + students receive daily meals → better health and attendance.
- Higher focus and learning performance.
- Reduction in drop-outs from nutritional support.
Sustainability
Existing kitchens reduce recurring costs; community oversight keeps program accountable.
Transparency & Compliance
- Quarterly utilization reports
- Audited accounts
- Eligible for 80G tax benefit.
Implementation Plan
- Procurement
- Cooking
- Distribution
- Inspection
- Reporting (quarterly to donors).
Donation Options
| Type |
Description |
| Sponsor Meals |
Fund daily/monthly meals for students |
| Contribute Supplies |
Donate grains or utensils |
| Adopt a School |
Sponsor one school’s annual meal cost |
“When you feed a child, you nourish a nation.”
Join hands to keep this initiative alive.
