{"id":41978,"date":"2025-10-04T11:40:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/rise-against-hunger-india-conferred-with-mahatma-award-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T11:40:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:10:45","slug":"rise-against-hunger-india-conferred-with-mahatma-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/rise-against-hunger-india-conferred-with-mahatma-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Rise Against Hunger India Conferred with Mahatma Award 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi [India], October 4:<\/strong> <\/span>Rise Against Hunger India has once again been recognized with the Mahatma Award for Social Good Impact \u2013 Zero Hunger. This marks the organization\u2019s third consecutive recognition, having received the award in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The honor reaffirms the organization\u2019s leadership in combating hunger and advancing sustainable food security in India.<\/p>\n

The award was received by\u00a0Mr. Dola Mohapatra, Executive Director, Rise Against Hunger India<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Mr. Hatim Dawasaz, Trustee<\/strong>, at a ceremony in New Delhi on\u00a0October 1<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>on the eve of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see this award not just as recognition, but as encouragement to keep going,\u201d said Mr. Mohapatra. \u201cOur mission has always been clear\u2014bring food to those in need, support communities, stand by people in emergencies, and unite others in the movement to end hunger. Ending hunger is more than just feeding people; it\u2019s about addressing the root causes of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Through our community empowerment programs, we work with communities to ensure sustainable food and nutrition security,\u201d he added.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Mahatma Award<\/strong>\u00a0is regarded as one of the highest honors in social impact, inspired by the life and values of Mahatma Gandhi. It annually recognizes changemakers who exemplify courage, innovation, and lasting social good across sustainability, philanthropy, education, healthcare, climate action, and hunger alleviation.<\/p>\n

Over the past decade, Rise Against Hunger India has\u00a0served over 40 million meals<\/strong>\u00a0and reached\u00a03.8 million people<\/strong>\u00a0across the country through various food security and livelihood improvement interventions. Through partnerships with grassroots NGOs, rural communities, and humanitarian initiatives, the organization has consistently supported vulnerable populations and those affected by disasters.<\/p>\n

\u201cRise Against Hunger India\u2019s recognition in the\u00a0Zero Hunger category\u00a0underscores its unwavering commitment to\u00a0Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, and reinforces its belief that ending hunger is not just a necessity, but a movement for collective human dignity,\u201d shared Mr. Dawasaz.
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Rise Against Hunger India distributes\u00a0fortified, pre-packaged dry meals<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0primarily uncooked khichdi mixes enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, to vulnerable populations such as women, children the elderly, and those affected by crises. Volunteers from diverse backgrounds assemble these meals, which are then distributed through community partners to reach those in need efficiently and sustainably.<\/p>\n

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New Delhi [India], October 4: Rise Against Hunger India has once again been recognized with the Mahatma Award for Social Good Impact \u2013 Zero Hunger. This marks the organization\u2019s third consecutive recognition, having received the award in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The honor reaffirms the organization\u2019s leadership in combating hunger and advancing sustainable food security…<\/p>\n

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