Haldwani’s Thaal Seva has completed 8 years of providing meals for 5 rupees to people in need near Sushila Tiwari Hospital. The initiative is run by the Little Miracle Foundation.
The service began on 18 October 2018 with support from then Kumaon Regional Food Controller Lalit Mohan Rayal. Dinesh Mansera launched the initiative with a team of 11 people.
32 lakh 70 thousand plates served
According to foundation president Umang Vasudeva, Thaal Seva has served 32 lakh 70 thousand plates since its launch. The low-cost meals are intended to support people who need an affordable food option near the hospital.
The service has continued with the involvement of Rajiv Bagga, Rajiv Wahi, Rahul Varshney, Praveen Mittal, Atul Verma, Sanjay Bagga, Saryu Prasad, Mahendra Singh and Dinesh Arya, among others.
The initiative’s 8-year milestone highlights the continued operation of a meal service that combines volunteer participation with a 5-rupee price for each plate. Its location near Sushila Tiwari Hospital gives the service a direct connection to people visiting or staying around the medical facility.
Conclusion
Thaal Seva has completed 8 years in Haldwani after serving 32 lakh 70 thousand plates at 5 rupees each, with the Little Miracle Foundation and its volunteers continuing the initiative near Sushila Tiwari Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where does Thaal Seva operate?
It operates near Sushila Tiwari Hospital in Haldwani.
Q. How much does a meal cost?
The foundation provides a meal for 5 rupees.
Q. When did the initiative begin?
Thaal Seva began on 18 October 2018.
Q. How many plates have been served?
The service has served 32 lakh 70 thousand plates since it began.
Q. Who runs Thaal Seva?
The initiative is run by the Little Miracle Foundation, whose president is Umang Vasudeva.
Q. How many people were part of the initial team?
Dinesh Mansera started the initiative with a team of 11 people.







