Staff Hunger Interventions at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides equitable access to subsidized, nutritious meals through campus dining facilities that explicitly include staff, rather than a dedicated staff food bank or pantry program. The university frames food security as part of its broader SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) commitment through sustainable food access rather than emergency relief schemes targeted specifically at staff.
Documented Institutional Food Access Framework
The university’s policy document “Sustainable Food Choices on Campus” (Last Updated December 30, 2024) explicitly states: “Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ensures that every student, staff member, and visitor has access to nutritious, environmentally responsible meal options—advancing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).” This framework indicates that staff are integrated into the general campus dining system rather than served through separate hunger-relief mechanisms.
Campus dining provisions for staff include:
Plant-forward menus with daily “Green Special” seasonal vegetable curries and legume stews
Nutritionally balanced thali options with digitally displayed calorie and macronutrient information
Specialized dietary stations including gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and Ayurvedic meal options
Local & organic sourcing through on-campus kitchen gardens and certified organic suppliers
Zero-waste practices with composting and reusable utensils
Staff Employee Welfare Benefits
According to Amrita’s Employee Service and Conduct Rules and 2021 NAAC Peer Review Employee Handbook, staff benefits include:
One-hour lunch break (generally 1:00 PM–2:00 PM) for all employees
Group Medical Insurance with hospitalization coverage dependent on employee designation
Educational assistance for acquiring higher qualifications
Paid leave policies including earned, casual, and special leaves
Variable performance pay up to one month’s gross salary at management discretion[2]
However, neither the 2024 policies nor the employee handbook document specific staff-focused hunger relief, food bank access, or emergency meal voucher systems.
Student-Focused Hunger Interventions
Notably, Amrita has documented comprehensive hunger interventions exclusively for students, including:
Campus Food Security Taskforce (formed 2024) identifying students struggling with food access
Emergency meal coupons and subsidized dining passes for economically disadvantaged students
Surplus food redistribution systems to prevent waste while supporting students in need
Confidential sign-up systems for students experiencing food insecurity
