Restaurant Cricket League launches Hunger Free Bharat Mission

The Restaurant Cricket League (RCL), a unique national cricket tournament supported by Incredible India, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Adi Bodh Foundation, has launched the “Hunger Free Bharat” mission, a transformative initiative aimed at eradicating hunger and minimising food waste across the nation.

Hunger Free Bharat mission aims to bridge the gap between food waste and hunger by creating a sustainable distribution system. This mission is a nationwide movement to build a fairer and more equitable society where nourishment is a right for all. The campaign emphasises awareness, collaboration, and actionable solutions to combat food waste. By uniting stakeholders from all sectors, Hunger-Free Bharat mission strives to establish an ecosystem that redistributes surplus food efficiently to those in need. Each meal saved and each act of generosity brings India closer to a future free from hunger.

The RCL, an annual men’s T10 cricket league, was founded in 2023 with an aim to raise awareness on food security, reduce wastage and facilitate the creation of food banks - ensuring free access to safe, hygienic & adequate food for the needy sections of the society.

The 3rd edition of the league, RCL 2025, is also dedicated to supporting the Government of India’s flagship programmes such as the Khelo India Programme, FIT India Movement, Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Eat Right India Movement, and the Incredible India Campaign.

Together, through sport, community engagement and action, RCL aims to be a truly holistic initiative dedicated to contributing meaningfully to India’s development journey.

Arvind Kumar, Founder of The Restaurant Cricket League said, "A hunger-free Bharat mission is not merely a mission; it is a movement reflecting our collective responsibility of ensuring that no person in our country sleeps without food. It highlights our commitment to reform how we distribute food to empower every Indian to play their role in a future without hunger. Together, we would turn waste into wealth, with hunger as a thing of the past."

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