Bengaluru, May 24 (Reporter) The Akshaya Patra Foundation, in collaboration with Cargill Business Services (CBS) India, achieved new milestones by setting records in both the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records in educational initiative. This was accomplished during the Clean Slate Carnival event held on May 23, at the Government Model Primary School in Gunjur. The initiative involved the painting of over 1,000 blackboards in 99 government and government-aided schools across Bengaluru. This volunteer-driven event saw participation from more than 1,000 Cargill employees and featured prominent leaders including Aparna Rao, CBS India Center Lead, Matthew Wood, Senior Director of Sustainability Digital, Data, and Analytics, and Shridhar Venkat, CEO of The Akshaya Patra Foundation. The Clean Slate Carnival aimed to enhance education infrastructure, thus improving learning outcomes for students. Aparna Rao highlighted the initiative's impact, stating, "We at CBS India are thrilled to collaborate with Akshaya Patra on the Clean Slate Carnival. This effort reflects our dedication to improving the educational environment for over 30,000 students in Bengaluru. "Education is crucial for a prosperous society, and every child deserves quality academic resources. By refurbishing over 1,000 blackboards, we are enhancing learning facilities and creating a more engaging classroom experience. We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation of our colleagues, whose dedication is turning this vision into reality." Shridhar Venkat added, "This event is not just about setting a record; it demonstrates our community’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and securing a brighter future for children across India. We appreciate the collaboration with Cargill Business Services India and the involvement of over a thousand volunteers. This initiative shows the remarkable outcomes achievable when organizations and individuals unite for a common cause. We are truly grateful to everyone who has contributed their time and effort." The initiative is expected to significantly improve the educational infrastructure in these schools, leading to better learning experiences for students. By revitalising blackboards, the foundation aims to directly enhance educational outcomes. This large-scale volunteering effort also supports the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s mission to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, including ‘Zero Hunger’ and ‘Quality Education’. It underscores the powerful impact of collaboration between non-profit organisations and corporate partners in driving social change...////...