Mumbai, June 11: Education and skill development are essential for helping young people achieve their dreams, but proper nutrition is equally important. Keeping this vision in mind, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated Malabar Group’s ‘Hunger Free World’ initiative at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Kaushalya Vikas Kendra in Kandivali, Mumbai. Under this initiative, 100 students enrolled at the center will receive free nutritious meals every day, enabling them to focus on their training and career development while maintaining good health.
Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Goyal said,
“Skill development plays a crucial role in empowering youth and preparing them for meaningful employment. Supporting students through essential services such as nutrition helps them concentrate on learning and personal growth.”
The initiative is not limited to providing meals; it is also aimed at building a strong foundation for a brighter future for young people. Malabar Group has announced a CSR expenditure of ₹200 crore for the financial year 2026–27, which will support social transformation in areas such as education, hunger eradication, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation.
M.P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, said that nutrition and education are deeply interconnected. “Through the ‘Hunger Free World’ initiative, we aim to help young people move toward self-reliance and economic empowerment. This initiative demonstrates how collaboration between the government and the corporate sector for social causes can create new opportunities for youth and contribute to the overall development of society.” The initiative serves as a strong example of how public-private partnerships can address critical social challenges while empowering the next generation.