Uttar Pradesh

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2011-05-14 16:12

Akshaya Patra in Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh was the second state in India to which Akshaya Patra expanded its operations. We began in August 2003 in the holy city of Vrindavan, Mathura district. An exclusive kitchen facility has been created in an architectural geodesic marvel.

In keeping with the regional preferences of the children in the area, a roti machine which makes 40,000 rotis per hour, with sprinklers to distribute oil evenly to each roti was installed. The decentralized kitchen model is also in place in 88 villages of Mathura District, currently creating employment for hundreds of women in the area.

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Vrindavan in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is called the ‘City of Widows’. This is where upper-caste Hindu widows, disowned by their families, come to live. They are considered a bad omen so are forced to shave...

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2011-05-14 16:16

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