Latest News about Ravi Shankar Upadhyay
22/02/2025
News coverage in 2025 highlighted how Roti Bank Chapra had grown into a daily food-distribution effort serving hundreds of hungry people. Reports described the organization as a community-backed initiative started by Upadhyay and fellow teachers, and noted its continued work serving meals across Chapra.
Do you like Ravi Shankar Upadhyay?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Ravi Shankar Upadhyay |
|---|---|
| Known for | Founder of 'Roti Bank, Chapra' and national coordinator of All India Roti Bank Trust |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Vishweshwar Seminary High School, Sadhapur, Chapra, Bihar (2001) |
|---|---|
| College/University | Jai Prakash University, Chhapra, Bihar |
| Educational Qualification | Higher Studies at Jai Prakash University, Chhapra, Bihar (2007) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Father | Tuneshwar Upadhyay (police officer) |
|---|---|
| Siblings | He has a brother. |
Career
| Award | He is the recipient of the Saran Gaurav Samman from Bihar Government for his 'Roti Bank' initiative. (2020) |
|---|---|
| Milestone | Started teaching in a school in Chhapra in 2014 after completing his education |
| Initiative | Established 'Roti Bank, Chapra' in October 2018 to feed the poor for free; has fed over 200,000 poor people |
Favourites
| Bike Collection | Royal Enfield |
|---|---|
| Car Collection | Alto |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ravi Shankar Upadhyay is an Indian educator and social worker. | |
| 2. He established 'Roti Bank, Chapra' in Bihar to feed the poor for free. | |
| 3. He serves as the national coordinator of All India Roti Bank Trust. | |
| 4. After completing his education, he started teaching in a school in Chhapra in 2014. | |
| 5. The idea of Roti Bank was inspired by Kishore Kant Tiwari and Roshan Patel from Varanasi. | |
| 6. In 2022, he expressed his sadness at seeing hungry people on the streets. | |
| 7. Initially, his team was small, led by his friends, and started distributing food on Dussehra in 2018. | |
| 8. Abhay Pandey, a traffic inspector, leads the team in providing food to the needy every night. | |
| 9. Residents of the city now also contribute meals to the cause. | |
| 10. A separate kitchen named ‘Maa Annapurna Community Kitchen’ prepares the food. | |
| 11. Each food packet includes chuda, faruhi, biscuits, namkeen, milk powder, and soap. | |
| 12. During COVID-19 disruptions in 2020, they provided meals and food to migrant workers. | |
| 13. They also assist during Bihar floods by identifying and catering to affected areas. | |
| 14. Ravi Shankar appeared on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in November 2023. | |
| 15. In his free time, he enjoys trekking. |