Healthy and Affordable Food Choices

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ensures every member of its campus community has access to nutritious, varied, and budget-friendly meals through subsidized dining services, nutrition education, sustainable food production, and outreach initiatives, all closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts directly support SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by providing affordable and balanced vegetarian meals and food assistance programs. The university’s organic gardening and local food sourcing contribute to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), promoting sustainable agricultural practices and biodiversity. Nutrition and food security programs advance SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and support broader community upliftment initiatives tied to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Amrita’s integration of education, research, and community engagement exemplifies holistic sustainability, visible through its top global rankings for sustainability impact and its Live-in-Labs™ program that immerses students in grassroots sustainability challenges while fostering innovative solutions, linking academic pursuits directly to global SDG targets.amrita+3 

All campuses operate central kitchens that prepare balanced pure-vegetarian meals at highly subsidized rates.

• Meal Timings:
  • Breakfast: 7:00 AM 
  • Lunch: 12:00 PM–1:50 PM 
  • Dinner: Until 9:00 PM 
• Weekly Rotation: Menus rotate daily to include lentils, seasonal vegetables, rice, chapatis, salads, and fruit. 
• Cafés & Juice Stalls: Multiple on-campus outlets serve fresh fruit juices, healthy snacks, and light meals at student-friendly prices. 

Campus organic gardens supply seasonal vegetables and herbs, reducing costs and ensuring freshness.

• Amritapuri Organic Garden: Grows spinach, okra, tomatoes, cauliflower, pumpkins, and bananas using natural methods. 
• Student Participation: Volunteers maintain the gardens, learning composting, crop rotation, and pest management. 

The Department of Food Science & Nutrition delivers regular workshops and events to foster healthy cooking and eating habits.

• National Nutrition Week Activities: Interactive expos, quizzes, debates, and cooking demonstrations emphasize affordable, nutrient-dense diets. 
• Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions train students in preparing therapeutic diets for different age groups and health needs. 

Targeted support ensures no student goes hungry.

• Basic Necessities Support: Partnerships provide food aid and emergency rations for financially vulnerable students. 
• Food Pantry Drives: Periodic campus food-bank events redistribute surplus provisions to those in need. 

Amrita’s food initiatives align with global efforts to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture.

• Zero Hunger Framework: Campus policies and community outreach address food security, nutrition, and resilient food systems. 
• Community Agriculture Projects: Outbound programs assist nearby villages in establishing kitchen gardens and organic orchards. 

By combining cost-effective dining services, locally grown produce, nutrition education, and targeted food-assistance programs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham guarantees accessible, healthy, and affordable meal options for everyone on campus.