Student is Akshaya Patra's ambassador

Bengaluru: Shivant Malkani is

Akshaya Patra Foundation

's first youth ambassador. Shivant, a class XI student was chosen for his dedication towards

Akshaya Patra

programmes, the foundation said. He recently wrote a book, Food, where he compiled vegetarian recipes and dedicated it to Akshaya Patra. He also pledged to donate proceeds of the book to the foundation.

Under the youth ambassador programme, young competent boys and girls are chosen from middle and higher schools. They are trained in spoken and networking skills and given required support to promote the cause of Akshaya Patra.