SMART(Safe, Modern, Automated, Reliable, Transparent) Kitchen Project – District Administration YSR Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

SMART (Safe, Modern, Automated, Reliable, Transparent) Kitchen Project

Inconsistent food quality and hygiene due to decentralized school kitchens with uneven infrastructure and operating standards.
Meal delays caused by cook shortages, irregular fuel supply, and lack of standardized cooking and delivery systems.
Socioeconomic disparity in meal access affecting dignity and self-esteem of children from low-income families.
Low transparency and accountability due to manual record-keeping, limiting monitoring and traceability.
Inefficient logistics and absence of real-time tracking leading to delivery delays and higher operational costs.

Adoption of a centralized SMART Kitchen model under a Hub-and-Spoke architecture to replace fragmented school kitchens.
Establishment of purpose-built kitchens with scientific, steam-based cooking systems and HACCP-aligned safety protocols.
Deployment of end-to-end digital governance tools including CCTV, IoT sensors, GPS-tracked vehicles, dashboards, and mobile applications.
Introduction of standardized SOPs for cooking, packing, transport, sanitation, and grievance redressal with trained manpower.
Integration of sustainability measures including solar energy, bio-digesters, RO systems, natural farming supply chains, and SHG participation.

Consistent, hygienic, and nutritionally balanced meals delivered across all mapped schools.
93.69% positive feedback from students and parents on meal quality, taste, hygiene, and timeliness.
Improved school attendance, meal acceptance, and student dignity, particularly among economically weaker children.
Strengthened transparency and accountability through real-time digital monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
Enhanced sustainability and livelihoods through SHG engagement, natural farm sourcing, and optimized logistics.