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Akshaya Patra hosts fundraiser in Indiana
The organization raised funds to further their mission of ending classroom hunger for children in India.
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Staff Reporter - Thu, 20, Nov 2025
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Community members extended their support to Akshaya Patra's mission / Akshaya Patra
Akshaya Patra Indiana Chapter hosted a musical fundraiser at the Indian American Cultural Center in Merrillville on Nov. 15.
The event brought together supporters of the organization's mission to end classroom hunger for children in India. The evening stood as an inspiring testament to the community’s dedication to Akshaya Patra’s mission.
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National Award winning music composer Bishakh Jyoti's performance was one of the key highlights of the event, blending entertainment with the sense of community and purpose that the event sought to inspire.
Chapter Chairs Dr. Saket Sinha and Dr. Ravi Bhagwat, along with executive team members Soumita and Subir Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Shailesh Bhatt, Dr. Vijay Dharla, Darshana & Niru Patel and Chandan Rai, extended their heartfelt gratitude to all guests, donors, and volunteers for their unwavering support.
The keynote address was given by entrepreneur and philanthropist Rajiv Khanna. He offered a message of compassion and collective responsibility, deepening the sense of commitment of all the attendees.
Akshaya Patra USA CEO Navin Goel also attended the event, sharing insights about the organization's impact on the most vulnerable students in India. He also outlined the vision and plans for the upcoming years, reinforcing the importance of continued community support in driving lasting change.
The organization hopes to make a significant difference in the lives of countless children through the donations they received, ensuring that the students have access to nutritious meals they need.
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