FedEx Enables Sustainable Delivery for Nearly One Million Mid-day Meals under the PM POSHAN Program

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, continues to collaborate with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to enabling access to nutritious midday meals under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM Poshan) Program , advancing sustainable mobility, and supporting advocacy to strengthen the program's reach and impact across India.

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As part of this year’s support, FedEx has funded four electric vehicles (EVs)--two in Panvel, Maharashtra and two in Delhi--dedicated to delivering freshly prepared, hygienic meals to students in government and government-aided schools. Each EV enables the delivery of over 250,000 meals annually, reaching an equivalent number of children depending on route logistics. Since the beginning of the collaboration in 2022, the initiative has cumulatively supported the delivery of nearly one million mid day meals across multiple cities. By replacing conventional fuel vehicles, these EVs help The Akshaya Patra Foundation reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs, allowing more resources to be directed toward expanding meal distribution. Through the fuel savings alone, The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been able to support an additional 130,000+ meals, amplifying the programme's reach while contributing to its long-term sustainability. This transition supports The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s long-term sustainability goals by integrating climate-consc