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Last Updated – 1/4/2024

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.

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.

Source : Sustainable Food Choices on Campus

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

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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.

• Source: Employee Service Conduct Rules
• Source: Policies

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

Source : Student Food Insecurity and Hunger