Akshaya Patra - Annual Report 2015

Compared to the previous year, there was an increase of 5% in the overall meals served from
2,626.52 lakhs to 2,754.89 lakhs.
During the year, materials and utilities consumed increased by 19% over the previous year.
The consumption of provisions and groceries has increased by 22% during the year in comparison
to the previous year. The increase in material consumption is mainly due to increase in volume of meals.
While the average price increase of dal and pulses over the previous year is 9%, fats and oil prices
increased by 3%, spices and condiments by 18% and vegetables and fruits by 23%.
During the year, fuel cost increased by 6% and this is in line with the overall growth in meals volume.
The increase in power, lighting and water costs by 8% is attributable to commencement of operations
in two new kitchens.
During the year, personnel costs increased by 19% over the previous year. The increase is primarily due
to two new kitchens that commenced operations during the year.
The Foundation has spent 92% of the total expenditure on Mid-Day Meal Feeding Programme, 7% is spent
on other feeding programmes and 1% of the total cost was incurred on other programmes. Volumes in other
feeding programmes increased significantly due to implementation of Anganwadi feeding programme in
Vrindavan, and expansion of the same programme in Surat, Vadodara and Hyderabad.
Capital expenditure
During the year, the Foundation spent ` 3,385.67 lakhs towards setting up of kitchen infrastructure.
The following table illustrates the branch-wise capital expenditure incurred during the year:
` in lakhs
Branch Name Capital Expenditure
Lucknow 1,056.34
Ahmedabad 766.51
Surat 403.80
Bhubaneswar 261.34
Hubbali 135.54
Hyderabad 117.09
H.K.Hill 99.26
Other Locations 545.79
Total 3,385.67
Table 4: State-wise CAPEX
77