Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India

Nu Skin India, the India arm of Nu Skin Enterprises, a global direct-selling beauty and wellness company operating in nearly 50 markets worldwide and driven by a strong purpose-led philosophy, has announced its partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support mid-day meals for government and government-aided school children in India.

Through this collaboration, The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation has provided support of approximately Rs. 47.5 lakh, enabling 700,000 mid-day meals for more than 3,000 students during the project period. In addition, Nu Skin India will further strengthen the partnership by contributing towards mid-day meals through the sale of its Pharmanex wellness products in India, including LifePak Elements, a daily nutritional supplement, and Optimum Omega, an omega-3 supplement that supports key areas of daily wellness.

The India partnership also builds on Nu Skin’s global commitment to child nutrition. Through its Nourish the Children initiative, Nu Skin has reached the milestone of 900 million meals purchased and donated since 2002, supporting children in need through third-party charity partners around the world.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation, a direct implementation partner for the Government of India’s PM POSHAN initiative, previously called the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, serves hot and nutritious mid-day meals to over 2.35 million children every school day across 25,000+ government and government-aided schools across India.

Speaking on the partnership, Chandramoorthy Thirukannapiran, General Manager, Nu Skin India, said:

“At Nu Skin India, we believe that growth must be anchored in purpose. The Force for Good spirit is central to who we are, and our partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation allows us to bring that commitment to life in India. Through this collaboration, we are supporting children’s nutrition and education while contributing meaningfully to the communities around us.

What makes this partnership even more meaningful is the opportunity for our India community to be part of this purpose-led journey through our Pharmanex-linked giving initiative. Every unit sold of select Pharmanex wellness products during the project period will contribute towards the cost of a mid-day meal, helping bring wellness and purpose together in a way that reflects the heart of Nu Skin India.”

Shridhar Venkat, CEO, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, said: “The best partnerships are built on shared conviction and not just resources. Nu Skin’s support of nourishing 700,000 meals directly fuels learning aspirations for thousands of children and reflects our vision that no child should be deprived of education due to hunger. Our work is scalable with stability. We have built the operational capacity to deliver nutrition safely and consistently to millions of children, and partners like Nu Skin help us reach more students while maintaining the rigour we’ve always insisted upon. This is how you create lasting impact. Through this partnership, we are moving closer to our goal of a well-educated and well-nourished India, which is the true foundation of a developed nation.”

Through this collaboration, Nu Skin India continues to strengthen its commitment to purpose-led growth in India, aligning its business with meaningful community impact. The partnership underscores the company’s focus on contributing to child nutrition and education while reinforcing its broader vision of building a healthier, more empowered future for communities across the country.

About Nu Skin India

Nu Skin India is part of Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS), a global beauty and wellness company powered by a dynamic affiliate opportunity platform. Nu Skin operates in nearly 50 markets worldwide and offers a range of personal care, beauty, wellness, and nutritional products backed by scientific research, innovation, and a commitment to helping people look, feel, and live their best.

In India, Nu Skin is focused on bringing its global portfolio, business opportunity, and purpose-led values to a growing community of consumers and Brand Affiliates. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and community impact, Nu Skin India aims to support individuals in their personal wellness journeys while creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and leadership development.

Nu Skin’s global Force for Good philosophy is central to its identity, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond products and business. Through partnerships and community-focused initiatives, Nu Skin India seeks to contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves while building a purpose-led presence in the country. For more information: https://www.nuskin.com/in/en/

About The Akshaya Patra Foundation

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a social impact organisation and an implementing partner for the Government of India’s flagship PM POSHAN initiative. Operating on a robust public-private partnership (PPP) model in collaboration with the Government of India, state governments, corporate partners and philanthropic donors, Akshaya Patra strives to eliminate classroom hunger and support children’s health and education by providing them with freshly cooked, nutritious mid-day meals in government and government-aided schools across the country. Beyond school meals, the Foundation’s interventions also support children’s access to education, community resilience and national development.

Established in 2000, Akshaya Patra has grown from its humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognised social movement through its contributions to food and nutrition security. Over the years, the programme has contributed to a significant increase in school enrolment and attendance, alleviation of classroom hunger, improvement in academic performance and nutritional outcomes among children. The Foundation operates one of the world’s largest networks of automated, technology-enabled community kitchens, designed to deliver safe, nutritious meals at scale every school day. For more information, please visit: www.akshayapatra.org

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Published - July 22, 2026 11:33 am IST