Green Plate Initiative
Small changes in our meals, meaningful steps towards a sustainable future. Green Plate promotes healthier, sustainable food choices through meal replacement, student learning and school partnerships.
Healthier for students, lighter on the planet.
The Green Plate Initiative encourages institutions to explore nutritious, locally appropriate and environmentally responsible meal alternatives. Through practical interventions and awareness activities, students learn how everyday food choices affect their wellbeing and a more sustainable future.
The approach is gradual and inclusive. It respects local food traditions, affordability, availability and regional preferences.
Food and You 2.0
On 30 December 2023, Jan Briddhi Foundation and Samayu ran Food and You 2.0 at Paka Sariah H.S. School, Lechera. 142 students from Classes 6 to 10 discussed what they eat, how it is produced and its effect on health, animals and the planet. The response led to a meal replacement programme in schools: the Green Plate Initiative.
Measured, year by year.
Each implementation year is reported on its own.
2024–25
Building the foundation
- 5,112meals replaced
- 5,059students educated, with 5,059 pledges
- 15institutions reached
- 1institutional MoU signed
- 91,311people reached through newspapers
Pathshala High School introduced Plant-Powered Thursdays, aiming to replace about 7,200 meals a year.
2025–26
Expansion
- 17,023meals replaced
- 9institutional MoUs signed
- 4APP Clubs formed
- 17student sessions, 5,000+ students
Plus 9 canteen training sessions and 9 strategic meetings with school administrators.
2026–27 · Planned
Activating APP Clubs
- 4APP Clubs begin student-led activities
- 9partner schools supported to sustain change
Planned direction. Results will be reported as implementation progresses.
What Green Plate has delivered.
Totals are shown only where both years are reported. Student numbers are never added across years.
| Achievement | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals replaced with sustainable alternatives | 5,112 | 17,023 | 22,135 |
| Institutional MoUs signed | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| Students engaged | 5,059 | 5,000+ | Not added* |
| Institutions reached | 15 | 9 under MoU | |
| APP Clubs formed | 4 | 4 | |
| Student sessions | 17 | ||
| Canteen training sessions | 9 | ||
| Strategic meetings with administrators | 9 |
*Student numbers are not added across years, because the same students may take part in both.
Nine schools have signed on.
These MoUs are the foundation for bringing sustainable meal alternatives into schools and keeping them there.
Students leading the change.
APP stands for Animal, People and Planet. Four APP Clubs were formed in 2025–26 to give students a platform for learning, collaboration and practical action. Structured club activities begin in 2026–27.
Seven principles behind every plate.
Healthier, sustainable options
Meal options that are good for students and for the planet.
Local food traditions
Respecting regional preferences, affordability and availability.
Institutional partnerships
Working through MoUs with schools and educational institutions.
Interactive learning
Engaging students through sessions, pledges and activities.
Trained facilitators
Facilitator and canteen training to strengthen implementation.
Student leadership
APP Clubs that let students lead campaigns.
Long-term adoption
Monitoring progress and helping schools sustain the change.
Questions schools and partners ask.
What is meal replacement?
Swapping some meals for healthier, more sustainable alternatives that suit local tastes and budgets, agreed with each school.
Does Green Plate change school food traditions?
No. It works gradually and respects local food traditions, affordability and availability.
How can my school join?
Use the enquiry form on this page. We will visit, discuss an MoU and plan sessions with your staff and students.
Can companies support Green Plate through CSR?
Yes. It fits CSR Schedule VII areas such as promoting health and nutrition, environmental sustainability and animal welfare.
Request a visit.
Tell us about your school and we will plan a session and discuss a partnership.
- A visit to meet your staff and understand your meals
- An MoU that sets out what we will do together
- Sessions for students, plus canteen training
School enquiry
We reply within two working days.
Help more schools change their plates.
Your donation funds sessions, canteen training and APP Club activities.