The State-of-the-Art Centralised Community Kitchen will provide nutritious breakfast to 44,107 Government School children studying in 879 schools across 16 mandals of Khammam district
KHAMMAM, JULY 27, 2026: The Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation’s (HKMCF) State-of-the-Art Centralised Community Kitchen was inaugurated today by Deputy Chief Minister Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Madhira, Khammam district, to provide nutritious breakfast to Government School children. HKMCF is the premier implementing partner of the Government of Telangana for the implementation of the School Breakfast Programme, one of the Government’s flagship initiatives to improve child nutrition and learning outcomes.
This initiative will benefit approximately 44,107 students from 879 Government Schools across the following 16 Mandals viz. Madhira, Bonakal, Chinthakani, Enkuru, Kalluru, Konijerla, Kusumanchi, Mudigonda, Nelakondapally, Penuballi, Sathupally, Thallada, Thirumalayapalem, Vemsoor, Wyra, Yerrupalem of Khammam District. The nutritious breakfasts will be prepared hygienically and distributed promptly from this newly constructed advanced Centralised Kitchen.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Garu as the Chief Guest, in the august presence of His Grace Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Swamiji, President, Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) and Regional President, The Akshaya Patra Foundation (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh), besides public representatives, eminent dignitaries, special guests, patrons, Government officials, and HKMCF functionaries.
Equipped with modern technology and advanced food production practices, the state-of-the-art Centralized Community Kitchen will prepare and deliver fresh, hot, and nutritious breakfasts to Government School children on every school working day.
This project is the result of a collaborative partnership between the Government of Telangana, Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. While the Government of Telangana provided an 8,000 sq. ft. shed at the Agricultural Market Yard, Madhira, SCCL funded the construction of the kitchen, and HKMCF established the modern facility and will operate it under the Government’s School Breakfast Programme.
This inauguration reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring nutritious breakfasts for Government School children through collaborative efforts with HKMCF and CSR partners. This Inaugural event was also attended by Sri Pingili Sripal Garu, Member of Legislative Council, Sri Maloth Ramdas Naik, MLA Wyra, Smt. Samineni Sujatha Garu, Chairperson, Madhira Municipality, Sri Bandaru Narasimharao Garu, Chairperson, Madhira Agriculture Market Committee, Smt. Gaddala Madhuri Garu, Councillor, 11th Ward, Madhira.
Special Guests:
Sri Divakara, IAS, District Collector, Khammam
DEO & DPRO Khammam
Anchor Patrons:
General Managers from Singareni Collieries Company Limited
And was presided by Sri Kaunteya Dasa Swamiji, Chief Executive Officer, HKM Charitable Foundation.
Event Details:
Upon arrival, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and dignitaries were accorded welcome honors and the program commenced with Sri Narasimha Homa and Purnahuti, invoking auspicious blessings for the successful functioning of the kitchen in its noble service.
Following the ceremonial proceedings, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister unveiled the inaugural plaque and officially dedicated the Centralized Community Kitchen to public service. He also inaugurated the Office Block and the Quality Testing Laboratory, highlighting HKMCF’s unwavering focus on food quality, hygiene, and stringent safety standards.
The visiting dignitaries were given a comprehensive tour of the modern kitchen facility and introduced to its technology-driven food production processes. They witnessed the operation of advanced equipment, including automatic vegetable washing and cutting systems, automated curry-making machines, high-capacity steamers and sambar couldrons, fully automatic dosa and puri-making machines, and a dedicated milk processing unit. Designed for large-scale breakfast preparation, these modern systems will ensure the timely delivery of fresh, nutritious, and hygienically prepared meals. The dignitaries also flagged off newly commissioned, custom-built vehicles for the distribution of breakfast to schools.
In a heart-warming gesture, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and dignitaries served hot breakfasts to school children, reaffirming their commitment to child nutrition and education
| Day | Breakfast Menu |
| Monday | Idli, Sambar |
| Tuesday | Poori, Aloo Kurma |
| Wednesday | Dosa, Chutney |
| Thursday | Upma, Chutney |
| Friday | Millet Idli, Sambar |
| Saturday | Bonda, Chutney |
The School Breakfast Programme is dedicated to providing hot, tasty, and nutritious breakfast to Government School children, especially those from underprivileged communities. By ensuring a nutritious start to the day, the programme promotes better health, supports optimal physical and mental development, and creates a stronger foundation for effective learning and overall well-being.
State-of-the-Art Technology and Infrastructure:
The Centralized Community Kitchen is equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced automated systems designed to produce hygienic preparation of breakfast on a large scale while eliminating any scope for food contamination. The facility houses high-capacity automated steamers capable of preparing 5400 idlis per hour, a specially designed automatic dosa-making machine capable of producing 2000 dosas per hour, and a fully automatic puri-making machine with a production capacity of 3000 puris per hour.
The kitchen is also equipped with automated sambar cauldrons and curry-making equipments capable of preparing sambar and curry for 5,000 students within two hours, along with high-capacity rice cooking equipment that can prepare rice for 1,000 students in just 15 minutes.
Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, the kitchen converts biodegradable waste generated during food preparation into biogas. It is further equipped with a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plant, Boiler Plant, Central Gas Bank, and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to ensure safe water usage, efficient operations, and environmentally responsible waste management.
To ensure that every child receives not only a hot and hygienic breakfast but also a nutritious and enjoyable meal, HKMCF has developed a carefully planned, diverse menu that varies each school day.
Message from Chief Guest, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka garu said:
Providing a nutritious breakfast to our school children is far more than a free scheme—it is a vital investment in the future of Telangana and the development of our greatest resource: our people. True social equality begins when every child starts their day nourished, equal, and ready to learn.
Today at Madhira, during the inauguration of the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) centralized kitchen and the launch of the breakfast program, I experienced one of the most deeply moving moments of my life. Sitting down and sharing a meal with these wonderful children, seeing the pure joy and brightness in their eyes, brought a sense of satisfaction that words can hardly capture.
Seeing HKMCF’s mechanized kitchen firsthand puts every doubt to rest. The state-of-the-art technology, high hygiene standards, seamless process flow, and large-scale cooking capabilities are truly impressive.
I assure my full encouragement and continued support to the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation. We must accelerate the expansion of such modern kitchens across the state to ensure that no child in Telangana ever attends school on an empty stomach.
Message from President – HKMCF:
His Grace Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa (M.Tech., IIT Madras), President, Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF), Regional President, The Akshaya Patra Foundation (TG & AP) said:
“Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation has been privileged to serve society through several nutrition initiatives in tie-up with various Government departments,including Bhojana-Amritam(Govt Hospital Patient- attendents feeding), Indiramma Canteens (₹5 Meal Programme), Saddimoota (Feeding to farmers& Hamalis in Market yards) , Swasthya Ahara, and the School Breakfast Programme, benefitting lakhs of underprivileged people.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana, Sri A. Revanth Reddy Garu, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the welfare of Government School children.“
We place on record our profound appreciation to the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Sri Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Garu, whose compassionate leadership, constant encouragement, and personal guidance were instrumental in establishing this state-of-the-art Centralized Community Kitchen at Madhira. His steadfast support has transformed this vision into a reality that will positively impact the lives of thousands of children every day.
We also sincerely thank Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) for its generous CSR support towards the construction of this kitchen, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and community development.
We are grateful to all the dignitaries, patrons, Government officials, and well-wishers for joining us on this auspicious occasion. Through this Centralized Community Kitchen, we hope to make a humble yet meaningful contribution towards a healthier, nourished, and educated generation, in line with the vision of ‘Telangana Rising’”.
About Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF):
Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) is a registered public trust serving the States of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra through large-scale philanthropic initiatives. Over the past 12 years, the Foundation has served more than 25 crore meals, benefiting lakhs of individuals through free and subsidised food programmes implemented in partnership with government agencies and donors. These services are delivered through a network of modern, centralised community kitchens. In Telangana, HKMCF tied up with the Government of Telangana as implementing Partner of Indiramma Canteens, Telangana Breakfast Scheme, Bhojanamrita and Saddimoota programs.
About The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL):
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a Government coal mining company jointly owned by the Government of Telangana and Government of India on a 51:49 equity basis. SCCL strives for the social and economic growth of the nation through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. The major thrust areas of the CSR policy are identified with a view to have long term benefits to the Society such as Basic Services (Drinking Water supply, Sanitation etc.), Health, Education, Livelihood and Local Economic Development.
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