IIIT-B Raises ₹ 2.25 Lakh Donation For Akshaya Patra Foundation Through Miles4Meals Run 2026

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore successfully organised its annual run, Miles4Meals, featuring 5K and 10K categories, The initiative, organised in partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, aims to support mid-day meals for underprivileged school children.

The event commenced at 6:00 AM from the IIIT-Bangalore campus, which also served as the finishing point. The run was flagged off by the Director of IIIT-Bangalore, Prof. Debabrata Das. This year’s edition witnessed participation from over 525 enthusiastic runners, including students, faculty, corporate representatives, and members of the public.

Beyond being a fitness event, Miles4Meals serves as a platform to raise awareness about hunger and nutrition challenges faced by children across the country, encouraging collective action towards a meaningful cause.

The 2026 edition raised over ₹2.25 lakhs in donations, with the cheque formally handed over to the Akshaya Patra Foundation during the closing ceremony. Mr. Vinod Sudhakar, Technology Director at the foundation, participated in the 5K run, reinforcing the message of community engagement and shared responsibility. The event was also attended by Mr. Yogesh Pathak, CEO, Technoforte, and Mr. Sanjay Kikla, Director, Sales, Technoforte.

Launched in 2023, Miles4Meals has grown into a flagship annual initiative of IIIT-Bangalore, reflecting the institute’s commitment to leveraging community engagement for social impact and contributing to the well-being of underprivileged children.

The event featured a total prize pool of ₹1.5 lakhs across both 5K and 10K categories. Funds raised through the event were contributed towards supporting Akshaya Patra Foundation’s Mid-Day Meal Programme.

“Miles4Meals is more than a run, it is a collective expression of responsibility and purpose. Hunger continues to be a significant barrier to education for many children, and as an academic institution, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute meaningfully to addressing such societal challenges.

While we may not be able to solve the problem entirely, initiatives like these represent an important step towards a hunger-free India. It is heartening to see our students, faculty, and the broader community come together for a cause that goes beyond academics. Such an event fosters the value of social responsibility and compassion, which are as critical as knowledge and innovation.

Ultimately, the smiles we help bring to these children reaffirm our commitment to building not just a knowledge-driven society, but also a humane and inclusive one,” said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore.

Winners of the Event

10K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ABHISHEK KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-RAM PAL

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-RAZINA PARBIN

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-MADHAVI K

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-SOMANATHAN

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-PAZHANI VANAL

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-AMUTHA NAYAKI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-NISHA RAJ

5K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ONKAR R PANHALKAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-KARAN SINGH

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-ARADHANA KUMARI

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-KHUSHI SINGH

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-VIKAS KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-RAJAN S

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-SAVITA SHASTRI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-DR LATHA B M

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