Programme participations a year
Impact
Proposed DesignOur Programmes and Impact
Results from our Jaipur programmes, and how CSR can extend them.
Plates served a year
Children educated and empowered
Beneficiaries served through healthcare
Cattle cared for at Hingonia
Women placed in jobs
Programmes running today
Programme Reach and Outcomes
Values for Kids
80% retention, with weekly classes and a 21-day culture camp.
Youth mentoring
70% course completion, with one trained guide per 12 youth.
Women’s livelihood
Latest cycle: 150 certified, 120 placed in jobs.
NEP bagless days
Hands-on learning for students, with schools including Rawat Public School, Tagore International and Bhavan’s Vidyashram.
Free community meals
No ID, registration or eligibility filter for anyone in need.
Cattle care
Rehabilitation at Hingonia, supported by Jaipur Nagar Nigam.
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Programme Highlights
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Programme Activities
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De-addiction18 Oct 2026
De-addiction awareness and free meals with RIICO
Awareness sessions alongside free meals for workers and families.
Nutrition24 Aug 2026
RIICO vehicle handover
A CSR-funded food distribution vehicle joined service across Jaipur.
Nutrition18 Jul 2026
Community outreach
Hot food served from the distribution vehicle.
De-addiction26 Jun 2026
International Day Against Drug Abuse
Awareness sessions for students in Jaipur classrooms.
Youth20 Jun 2026
Youth programme
A values and life skills session, followed by a shared meal.
De-addictionPublic campaign
De-addiction campaign
Large public programmes on a drug-free society.
EducationAnnual
Teachers’ Fest
Honouring school teachers from across Jaipur.
EducationAnnual
Heritage Fest
About 15,000 school students take part every year.
EducationAnnual
Children’s culture camps
Art, values and teamwork for school children.
EducationAnnual
Values and life skills contest
School students compete for prizes, including bicycles.
EducationOngoing
School visits and outreach
Students and teachers visit for experiential learning.
NutritionOngoing
Food relief at large public gatherings
Hot meals served to visitors, workers and families at scale.
NutritionDaily
Community kitchen
Hygienic cooking and distribution, every day.
Animal welfareDaily
Cattle care at Hingonia
Nutrition, treatment and care for cattle, with Jaipur Nagar Nigam.
LivelihoodsOngoing
Families, workers and livelihoods
Family programmes, women’s groups and volunteer farm work.
Wider movement
Similar work at other centres
Examples from other Hare Krishna Movement centres. These are not HKCC Jaipur activities.
How we measure
Community Nutrition: Baselines and Targets
| Indicator | Baseline FY 2026 | Target | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot meals a day | ~1,500 | 8,000 by FY29 | Meal distribution logs | Monthly |
| Khichdi bowls a day | ~3,750 | 12,000 by FY29 | Vehicle and route logs | Monthly |
| Hygiene compliance | To be set | Above 90% | Food-safety audits | Quarterly |
| Women employed in kitchens | 20 | 160 | Payroll records | Half-yearly |
| Distribution routes | 1 | 8 | Vehicle and route logs | Monthly |
| Fund utilisation | Not applicable | 100% against budget | CA certification | Quarterly |
Recognising our service
Institutional Appreciation
Awards
Honoured for service and impact
Recognition of the wider Hare Krishna Movement, not of HKCC Jaipur.
- Padma Shri, 2016: Madhu Pandit Dasa
- Gandhi Peace Prize, 2016: The Akshaya Patra Foundation
- Nikkei Asia Prize, 2016: The Akshaya Patra Foundation
- Harvard Business School case study, 2007: The Akshaya Patra Foundation