Premises
Secure a suitable premises. Where needed, arrange approximately 2,500–3,000 sq. ft. suitable for the kitchen centre and related operations.
Funding
Funding & Disbursement
Framework for infrastructure support, security deposit, grant release and programme implementation for selected NGO partners.
Important: This page summarises the approved programme framework. Final terms, responsibilities and conditions are recorded in formal agreements before commencement. This website is not a payment gateway — no payment is collected online to “apply”.
A CSR fund has been made available through a corporate contribution for implementation through 100 NGOs across India, with an indicative minimum programme allocation of ₹1 crore per participating NGO. The programme is designed to support nutritious meals for approximately 100–200 children during the first year, subject to final approval, verification and implementation readiness.
Key implementation target: launch by 1 November 2026, or earlier subject to completion of all readiness requirements.
Readiness before fund release
Kitchen infrastructure
Obtain quotations from suitable vendors. Indicative infrastructure investment is approximately ₹15–20 lakh, depending on premises, equipment and final quotations.
Beneficiary identification
Identify and document approximately 100–200 children and maintain required beneficiary records in the prescribed format.
Operational readiness
Premises, kitchen, basic staffing, beneficiary records and documentation must be ready for inspection/verification before formal launch.
How initial setup funding is handled
- Premises advance / deposit: may be paid directly to the owner after verification. A tri-party agreement may be used among the NGO, owner and funding/implementing entity.
- Kitchen equipment: after quotation review and approval, payments may be made directly to selected vendors for delivery to the centre.
- NGO-funded setup (Option 1): eligible setup expenditure funded by the NGO may be reimbursed/refunded after verification of supporting documents, subject to approved funding terms.
Security deposit option
Where the NGO cannot finance required initial setup alone, a refundable security deposit of ₹10 lakh is required after the initial readiness stage. It is intended as a financial commitment toward implementation and is proposed to be refundable after six months of satisfactory programme implementation, subject to terms, documentation and settlement of outstanding obligations.
Financial assistance for arranging the ₹10 lakh deposit may be facilitated. See the GVS Ventures concept note for the proposed structure (NGO margin ₹2 lakh + proposed finance ₹8 lakh, subject to approval).
Proposed grant release schedule
Release 1 — ₹25 lakh
At launch readiness (target 1 Nov 2026 or earlier). Initial ~3 months’ operational expenses against readiness confirmation, beneficiary records, approved setup documentation and launch plan.
Release 2 — ₹25 lakh
After utilisation of Release 1 and review, against verified bills/records for the preceding period.
Release 3 — ₹25 lakh
After utilisation of Release 2 and review, against verified utilisation, bills, beneficiary records, reports and compliance documentation.
Release 4 — ₹25 lakh
After utilisation of Release 3 and review. Total indicative first-year grant: ₹1 crore.