Akshata Murty Highlights Vital Role of After-School Nutrition and Education Program in the UK

Akshata Murty, wife of former British PM Rishi Sunak, visits the Watford kitchen of Akshaya Patra Foundation, a charity serving nutritious meals and educational support to children in need. The initiative aims to alleviate food poverty and educational inequality, impacting communities in both the UK and India.

Akshata Murty, the wife of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has thrown her support behind the Akshaya Patra Foundation's innovative after-school program during a recent visit to the UK. The charity's Watford kitchen, part of an initiative that assists pupils through nutritious meals and additional tuition, was the focal point of her tour.

Murty, renowned for her philanthropic efforts, took time to engage with students at Nottingham's Strelley Academy, a pioneer in adopting the foundation's 'Hot Meals and Homework' club model. This initiative not only addresses food poverty but also tackles educational inequality by providing essential nutrition and extra teaching to some of the UK's most disadvantaged children.

Expressing her admiration for the initiative, Murty emphasized the importance of education in breaking down barriers to social mobility. Daniel Adams, CEO of Akshaya Patra, lauded her advocacy, underscoring the powerful connection between food, education, and community empowerment that the program fosters.

(With inputs from agencies.)