The Akshaya Patra Foundation (worldwide NGO) implements the PM POSHAN ABHIYAN by serving wholesome school lunch to over 2 million children each day in more than 22,000 Government and Government-aided schools around India across 15 states and 2 UTs across the country. Volunteers, donors and members of the NGO are its main drivers who come together to serve the nutritious food to children who come from underserved communities. Given that Akshaya Patra is a registered NGO as defined by Section 12A(a) of the Income Tax Act of 1961, donations made to the organisation qualify for income tax exemption under Section 80G.