Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa has demonstrated his ability to build organisations of excellence and is appreciated for his selfless service to society in spiritual, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

He has worked tirelessly to propagate Indian spirituality, culture and heritage among children and youth for their holistic well-being. He has developed innovative ideas in presenting the ancient cultural ethos of India. He has been invited to various national and international forums and platforms to share his thoughts and experiences.

As a humanitarian leader, he has been instrumental in conceiving and implementing many social initiatives like The Akshaya Patra Foundation that impact millions of people in India and gives them a better quality of life. Under his visionary guidance, the Akshaya Patra movement has become a globally admired public-private partnership in the development sector. He has personally directed the organisation to undertake massive food assistance initiatives during emergencies in various parts of our country and overseas.

Madhu Pandit Dasa firmly believes that the children of our country, especially rural India, have vast potential and innumerable talents. It is essential to nurture their natural inclinations and provide holistic education to prepare them to secure a better future for themselves, their family and the community. His conviction is the basis of endeavours such as the Great India Talent Foundation to uphold children’s Right to Education and Right to Food and the National Endeavour for Student Transformation (NEST), which comprises a school rejuvenation project, mentorship initiative and a scholarship programme.

He provides leadership for Srila Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) group or the ISKCON Bangalore group of temples. He has also devoted his exceptional talent and academic training in civil engineering to conceptualising the magnificent Hare Krishna Movement’s temples and cultural complexes.

His outstanding work of eminence has been a shining example of sacrifice, dedication and commitment. His stellar contributions have been appreciated through prestigious awards and accolades like the Padma Shri, Honorary Doctorate Award by Bangalore University and Poornima University, Jaipur and Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Mumbai.