The proposed project focuses on constructing kitchen and dining infrastructure at Sri Aurobindo Divine Life Education Centre (SADLEC), Jhunjhunu — a unit of Sri Aurobindo Divine Life Trust (SADLT). The Centre follows the Integral Education system inspired by Sri Aurobindo and Mother, emphasizing complete development — physical, mental, vital, psychic, and spiritual.

Food forms a central part of this education, influencing health, discipline, and inner growth. At SADLEC, only pure organic and sattvic food is prepared by spiritual aspirants, ensuring that meals are both nourishing and spiritually uplifting. However, the existing kitchen and dining facilities are inadequate for the current and expanding student population.

The project aims to construct new kitchen and dining halls equipped with hygienic cooking areas, storage, washing zones, cold rooms, lifts, and proper ventilation. This facility will support 350+ students and staff, improving food safety, community interaction, and student participation in “kitchen activity” as a part of their practical learning.

The initiative seeks CSR support of ?4.52 crores, aligning with Schedule VII (i) – Promoting Healthcare & Eradicating Malnutrition and (ii) – Promoting Education, contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

The project will create a lasting impact by ensuring nutritious meals, supporting health and discipline, and fostering an atmosphere of service, purity, and harmony — essential to Sri Aurobindo’s vision of integral human development.

The current food preparation and dining spaces at SADLEC are insufficient to maintain hygiene and accommodate the growing number of students. Preparing sattvic, organic food requires specialized infrastructure, including cold storage, proper flooring, equipment, and ventilation systems. The absence of a modern kitchen setup restricts meal quality, hygiene, and the holistic experience of community dining central to Integral Education. This project will bridge the gap by creating a sustainable and spiritually conducive kitchen and dining facility, ensuring healthy nutrition and collective well-being for all residents.