🍲 KHANA KAWACH – The National Food Security & Nutrition Mission
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“To ensure that every Indian citizen — regardless of age, income, or location — has access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and affordable food every day through a structured system of food security, awareness, and social participation.”
Vision:
An India where no one sleeps hungry, and every citizen enjoys a balanced, hygienic, and healthy diet as a fundamental right.
Tagline:
🍛 “No Hunger, Only Health – Khana Kawach for Every Indian.”
Despite rapid economic growth, India continues to face major food-related challenges: hunger, malnutrition, food waste, and poor dietary awareness.
National Data (2015–2025):
194 million Indians remain undernourished (FAO, 2024).
1 in 3 children is stunted due to malnutrition.
40% of food produced is wasted every year (FSSAI).
Fast food dependency is rising — obesity and diabetes among youth are increasing by 50%.
Rural poor and urban migrants often skip meals due to inflation and poverty.
The problem is not food shortage, but food management and awareness failure.
Hence, Khana Kawach — a mission to connect surplus food, smart logistics, nutrition education, and social participation to make “Zero Hunger Bharat.”
Ensure every citizen has access to nutritious meals every day.
Minimize food wastage and post-harvest losses through technology and logistics.
Promote nutrition awareness, hygiene, and balanced diets.
Build a network of community kitchens and food banks.
Support farmers, SHGs, and local vendors to maintain a sustainable food ecosystem.
| Identified Problem | Practical Solution |
|---|---|
| Hunger & malnutrition | District-level community kitchens & meal distribution networks |
| Food wastage | Khana Kawach Food Recovery & Redistribution Program |
| Poor diet & junk food dependence | Nutrition awareness drives & healthy meal campaigns |
| Inflation & high food costs | Subsidized community meals & farmer partnerships |
| Lack of nutrition knowledge | Workshops on balanced diets in schools & offices |
| Urban food surplus imbalance | Digital platform connecting donors to local kitchens |
| Unhygienic food handling | FSSAI-standard training for small vendors & workers |
| Rural food insecurity | Mobile meal vans & SHG-managed food centres |
| Lack of government-citizen collaboration | Partnership with the Food Ministry & CSR funders |
One central kitchen per district provides free or subsidized meals to needy citizens.
Operated by local SHGs, NGOs, and volunteers.
Target: 10 crore meals served annually across India.
Collect surplus food from restaurants, weddings, corporates, and hostels.
Distribute to shelters, slums, orphanages, and roadside populations.
Use cold storage vans and volunteers for quick redistribution.
National campaign “Sahi Khana, Sahi Zindagi.”
Workshops in schools, colleges, and workplaces on healthy eating.
Promotion of Indian superfoods (millets, pulses, green veggies).
“Khana Kawach Raths” — mobile food units for villages and highways.
Provide cooked meals in remote drought or flood-affected regions.
Connect local farmers directly with Khana Kawach Centres.
Reduce wastage, ensure fair pricing, and provide fresh produce to kitchens.
Integrate with MSME food startups & SHGs.
FSSAI-approved workshops for street vendors and canteens.
Basic hygiene certification mandatory for Khana Kawach partners.
Real-time map of food donors, kitchens, and beneficiaries.
SOS feature for emergency food support requests.
Data dashboard for CSR reporting and transparency.
| Phase | Duration | Key Activities | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 months) | 10 cities | 10 kitchens, 5 food vans, awareness drives | 5 lakh meals distributed |
| Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 months) | 200 districts | 200 kitchens, digital platform rollout | 5 crore meals/year |
| Phase 3 – National Rollout (18–36 months) | 700+ districts | Full nationwide kitchen & food network | 10 crore+ citizens served |
| Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing) | Local ownership | Permanent food security network in every district |
| Component | Estimated Cost (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Community Kitchens Setup | 70.00 |
| Mobile Vans & Logistics | 40.00 |
| Food Recovery Network | 25.00 |
| Nutrition Awareness Programs | 15.00 |
| App & Data Platform | 10.00 |
| Vendor Training & Certification | 10.00 |
| Management & Monitoring | 10.00 |
| Total Estimated Budget (3 Years) | ₹180.00 Crore |
| Source | Description | Contribution (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| CSR Partnerships | Food security, hunger relief & nutrition projects | 100 |
| Government Collaboration | Food Ministry, FSSAI, PM POSHAN, NITI Aayog | 50 |
| Public Donations (80G) | Citizen contributions & NGO support | 15 |
| Private Sector & Hotels | Surplus food & logistics support | 10 |
| Self Revenue | Low-cost meals & SHG food production | 5 |
| Total Funding Target | — | ₹180 Cr |
| Impact Area | Measurable Outcome |
|---|---|
| Meals Served | 30 crore+ |
| Kitchens Established | 700+ |
| Food Wastage Reduced | 40% in urban zones |
| Citizens Educated | 5 crore+ on nutrition |
| Farmers Benefited | 2 lakh+ |
| Women Employment | 50,000+ via SHGs |
| Malnutrition Reduction | 25% in pilot regions |
| Hunger Deaths Prevented | Thousands annually |
National Food Security Board (IPV HQ): Central policy, funding, and strategy.
State Food Coordination Cells: Regional partnerships with CSR & Food Departments.
District Khana Kawach Committees: Local kitchen operation & monitoring.
Digital Dashboard: Real-time reporting of meals served and waste reduction.
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Food spoilage during transport | Use of refrigerated vans and time tracking |
| Hygiene & safety issues | FSSAI-certified processes and audits |
| Funding delays | Multi-CSR and self-revenue model |
| Volunteer shortage | Incentive & recognition programs |
| Coordination gaps | App-based real-time logistics management |
Actions:
10 community kitchens and 2 food vans launched.
1 lakh surplus meals collected monthly.
100 schools trained on “Healthy Plate, Happy Mind.”
1,500 women are employed under SHG operations.
Pilot Cost: ₹4 Crore (6 months).
Outcome: 1.2 million meals served, 35% food waste reduction.
“No one should sleep hungry — not when we have enough to share.”
Join Khana Kawach, India’s national movement to eliminate hunger, reduce waste, and ensure healthy meals for every citizen.
| Target Area | 10-Year Goal |
|---|---|
| Hunger Eradication | 100% “Zero Hunger” districts |
| Food Waste Reduction | 70% nationwide |
| Community Kitchens | 2,000+ functional |
| Women Employment | 1 lakh+ |
| Malnutrition | 50% reduction |
| Food Security Ranking | India in top 20 globally |
| National Impact | 100 crore+ meals served |
Khana Kawach is India’s shield of nourishment and compassion — ensuring that no one in the country sleeps on an empty stomach.
Operated under IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this mission will unite citizens, industries, and government to make “Food for All” a national reality.
🍲 “Share a Meal, Save a Life – Khana Kawach, the Food Shield of Bharat.”
