Anoop Khanna- Keeping humanity alive through food in
the heart of people
"Mankind is a single nation" – Quran (Islam)
Happiness
is feeling the blessings of the people and god for the things you have done in
your life. Many social workers always follow their hearts and go beyond their
capabilities to achieve real insights into success. One such name known to
everyone is Anoop Khanna, who is serving humanity through affordable food at
his 'Dadi Ki Rasoi' or “The Grandmother’s Kitchens” roadside shop irrespective
of caste, religion, and status.
Anoop
Khanna was born and brought up in a family of freedom fighters in Moradabad.
Anoop was very much involved in social issues since childhood, owing to his
father's ability to stand during the freedom movement. He used to provide any
possible help to all needy and poverty-stricken people and work for their
upliftment. Apart from taking an interest in social issues, he was very good at
sports like karate, badminton, and table tennis. He also holds the trophy of the
Uttar Pradesh table tennis championship in the year 1975-76. However, he had to
shift to Noida in 1984 due to some unexpected household situations. He worked
hard and run into the pharmacy retail business, and it was during this time, he
was married and blessed with two beautiful children. His dedication and honesty
made him a successful businessman who presently owns four pharmacy retail
outlets in Noida.
The
story of 'Dadi Ki Rasoi' is heart-touching and shows that humanity is
still alive in the heart of people. Once Anoop's mother was ill, not able to
swallow food, and at that moment, she told her son to provide the meal for her
to someone needier. Anoop's family was so much touched by these words that his
daughter Sakshi Khanna convinced him to give quality food to hungry and needy
people. He started feeding poor people at his home on his birthday that is August
21, 2015, and called this initiative as 'Dadi Ki Rasoi'. Initially, his family
started feeding about 15-20 people, and as time passes by, many people lend
their hands to provide affordable and quality food to maximum people. With the
help of various individuals and dedication to take this initiative to a higher
level, he opened two roadside shops at sector 29 and 17 in Noida. He is
presently charging a voluntary amount of Rs 5 per plate and feeding more than
500 hungry souls every day to get their blessings.
Motivational stories of great indian personalities
like Anoop are the real treasures of our society who are making a better
society to live, keeping aside the chains of caste, creed, race, religion, and
language. Starting from taking inspiration from his mother to keeping it alive
for so many years is his real achievement. Our society needs more people like
him so that no one goes to sleep without getting proper food.
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