1. Mission Statement
“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.”
2. Background and Need
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 percent of food produced is wasted every year (FSSAI)
Fast food dependency is rising — obesity and diabetes among youth are increasing by 50 percent
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 is a mission to connect surplus food, smart logistics, nutrition education, and social participation to make Zero Hunger Bharat.
3. Core Objectives
Ensure every citizen has access to nutritious meals every day
Minimise 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
4. Major Problems and Khana Kawach Solutions
Hunger and malnutrition
Solution: District-level community kitchens and meal distribution networks
Food wastage
Solution: Khana Kawach Food Recovery and Redistribution Program
Poor diet and junk food dependence
Solution: Nutrition awareness drives and healthy meal campaigns
Inflation and high food costs
Solution: Subsidized community meals and farmer partnerships
Lack of nutrition knowledge
Solution: Workshops on balanced diets in schools and offices
Urban food surplus imbalance
Solution: Digital platform connecting donors to local kitchens
Unhygienic food handling
Solution: FSSAI-standard training for small vendors and workers
Rural food insecurity
Solution: Mobile meal vans and SHG-managed food centres
Lack of government-citizen collaboration
Solution: Partnership with the Food Ministry and CSR funders
5. Project Components
A. Khana Kawach Community Kitchens (KKCKs)
One central kitchen per district provides free or subsidised meals to needy citizens
Operated by local SHGs, NGOs, and volunteers
Target: 10 crore meals served annually across India
B. Food Recovery and Redistribution Network
Collect surplus food from restaurants, weddings, corporations, and hostels
Distribute to shelters, slums, orphanages, and roadside populations
Use cold storage vans and volunteers for quick redistribution
C. Nutrition Awareness and Education Drive
National campaign Sahi Khana, Sahi Zindagi
Workshops in schools, colleges, and workplaces on healthy eating
Promotion of Indian superfoods (millets, pulses, green vegetables)
D. Mobile Meal Vans and Rural Access
Khana Kawach Raths as mobile food units for villages and highways
Provide cooked meals in remote drought or flood-affected regions
E. Farm-to-Plate Partnership Program
Connect local farmers directly with Khana Kawach Centres
Reduce wastage, ensure fair pricing, and provide fresh produce to kitchens
Integrate with MSME food startups and SHGs
F. Food Safety and Hygiene Training
FSSAI-approved workshops for street vendors and canteens
Basic hygiene certification mandatory for Khana Kawach partners
G. Khana Kawach Digital Platform and App
Real-time map of food donors, kitchens, and beneficiaries
SOS feature for emergency food support requests
Data dashboard for CSR reporting and transparency
6. Implementation Plan (3-Year National Roadmap)
Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 months)
Coverage: 10 cities
Key Activities: 10 kitchens, 5 food vans, awareness drives
Expected Outcome: 5 lakh meals distributed
Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 months)
Coverage: 200 districts
Key Activities: 200 kitchens, digital platform rollout
Expected Outcome: 5 crore meals per year
Phase 3 – National Rollout (18–36 months)
Coverage: 700 plus districts
Key Activities: Full nationwide kitchen and food network
Expected Outcome: 10 crore plus citizens served
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Ongoing)
Key Activities: Local ownership
Expected Outcome: Permanent food security network in every district
7. Budget Estimate (Pan-India, 3-Year)
Community Kitchens Setup: 70.00 crore
Mobile Vans and Logistics: 40.00 crore
Food Recovery Network: 25.00 crore
Nutrition Awareness Programs: 15.00 crore
App and Data Platform: 10.00 crore
Vendor Training and Certification: 10.00 crore
Management and Monitoring: 10.00 crore
Total Estimated Budget (3 Years): 180.00 crore
8. Funding Model
CSR Partnerships: Food security, hunger relief and nutrition projects – 100 crore
Government Collaboration: Food Ministry, FSSAI, PM POSHAN, NITI Aayog – 50 crore
Public Donations (80G): Citizen contributions and NGO support – 15 crore
Private Sector and Hotels: Surplus food and logistics support – 10 crore
Self Revenue: Low-cost meals and SHG food production – 5 crore
Total Funding Target: 180 crore
9. Expected Impact (3 Years)
Meals Served: 30 crore plus
Kitchens Established: 700 plus
Food Wastage Reduced: 40 percent in urban zones
Citizens Educated: 5 crore plus on nutrition
Farmers Benefited: 2 lakh plus
Women Employment: 50,000 plus via SHGs
Malnutrition Reduction: 25 percent in pilot regions
Hunger Deaths Prevented: Thousands annually
10. Governance and Management
National Food Security Board (IPV HQ): Central policy, funding, and strategy
State Food Coordination Cells: Regional partnerships with CSR and Food Departments
District Khana Kawach Committees: Local kitchen operation and monitoring
Digital Dashboard: Real-time reporting of meals served and waste reduction
11. Risk and Mitigation Plan
Food spoilage during transport
Mitigation: Use of refrigerated vans and time tracking
Hygiene and safety issues
Mitigation: FSSAI-certified processes and audits
Funding delays
Mitigation: Multi-CSR and self-revenue model
Volunteer shortage
Mitigation: Incentive and recognition programs
Coordination gaps
Mitigation: App-based real-time logistics management
12. Pilot Example – Delhi and Hyderabad
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 employed under SHG operations
Pilot Cost: 4 crore (6 months)
Outcome: 1.2 million meals served and 35 percent food waste reduction
13. Public Campaign Message
“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.
14. Long-Term National Goals (2025–2035)
Hunger Eradication: 100 percent Zero Hunger districts
Food Waste Reduction: 70 percent nationwide
Community Kitchens: 2,000 plus functional
Women Employment: 1 lakh plus
Malnutrition: 50 percent reduction
Food Security Ranking: India in the top 20 globally
National Impact: 100 crore plus meals served
15. Conclusion
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.”
