A Hunger Free Bharat Initiative · Adi Bodh Foundation

EVERY RUN
FEEDS BHARAT

हर रन, किसी की थाली। हर चौका, किसी की मुस्कान।

Tonight, a child sleeps hungry. This October, a batsman bats for her.
Every run = 10 meals. That's the whole idea.

22–25 October 2026Four Days of Purpose
Major Dhyan Chand National StadiumNew Delhi · National Stadium
10 Teams · 150+ PlayersFrom Every Walk of Life
The Scoreboard That Feeds People
1Run Scored
=
10Meals Donated
Fixed · Transparent · Verified by Hunger Free Bharat
0MEALS
DISTRIBUTED
0LIVES
IMPACTED
0MEALS
COMMITTED
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The game above. The giving below.
Why This League Exists

Cricket Didn't Need Another League.
Hunger Needed One.

Most tournaments count runs. We count what runs can do.

The Game Is the Giving

No collection boxes. Just cricket. Every run becomes 10 hot meals, delivered by Hunger Free Bharat.

Ten Teams, One Nation

Transpersons, Farmers, Delhi Police, Indian Deaf Cricket Association, Chef Ratna Bahadur Tamang, DPS Indirapuram, Influencers, Constitution Club of India, and The Indian Federation of Culinary Associations — one pitch, one cause.

Proof, Not Promises

Every meal is counted, photographed, and reported. Generosity deserves receipts.

This Season, the Pitch Belongs To
TranspersonsFarmersDelhi PoliceIndian Deaf Cricket AssociationChef Ratna Bahadur TamangDPS IndirapuramInfluencersConstitution Club of IndiaThe Indian Federation of Culinary AssociationsBhojan Daredevils
2,16,000Meals Distributed*
3,00,000+Lives Impacted
2,30,000Meals Committed
3Seasons of Sport for Good
*As of April 2026, through the Hunger Free Bharat mission of Adi Bodh Foundation
What Makes RCL Different

Six Reasons This League
Stands Alone

Fixed Meal Math

1 run = 10 meals. Not "proceeds go to charity." Arithmetic, on the scoreboard, live.

Verified Impact

Every meal counted, photographed, reported. Sponsors get proof, not press releases.

Ten Sectors, One Pitch

Friends from Nepal to influencers, police to farmers, transpersons to top food brands. No other league fields the nation itself.

60 Stalls, 0% Commission

Brands keep 100% of sales in front of 2,00,000+ expected visitors. Non-food brands welcome.

80G-Eligible Giving

Contribution paths with official receipts — CSR that a board and an auditor can both love.*

National Stage

A national stadium, 70+ hours of streaming, TV, radio and print reach — visibility with a soul.

*Subject to certificate terms and prevailing tax law; consult your tax advisor.

How It Works

From Bat to Bowl, in Four Steps

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Runs Are Scored

Every run in every match, tracked live on the scoreboard.

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Runs Become Pledges

Each run locks in 10 meals. Fixed for the full season.

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HFB Serves

Hunger Free Bharat funds and distributes — hot, safe, dignified.

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Impact Is Reported

Tallied, photographed, shared. Verifiable proof for every partner.

Runs Scored Live — Match Action Highlight
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Runs Scored Live — Match Action HighlightStep 1 · Scoreboard & Pitch Action
Commencement of 2,30,000 Nutritious Meals Distribution Initiative
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Commencement of 2,30,000 Nutritious Meals Distribution InitiativeStep 2 · Serving Food with Dignity
National Press Launch & Partner Announcement
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National Press Launch & Partner AnnouncementStep 3 · Media & Public Pledges
Hot Nutritious Meals Served to Children
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Hot Nutritious Meals Served to ChildrenStep 4 · Ground Impact & Meal Distribution
Verified Community Meal Distribution
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Verified Community Meal DistributionStep 5 · Full Transparency & Proof
Press Conference

RCL Season 4 Official Press Conference

Watch official press announcements, celebrity guest arrivals, and media briefings for Restaurant Cricket League Season 4.

National Leadership & Official Endorsements

Endorsed at the Highest Level

Hon'ble Cabinet Ministers, Union Ministers of State, and National Parliamentarians standing behind RCL 2026.

Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Hon'ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj
Government of India
The Restaurant Cricket League(RCL) exemplifies the spirit of inclusivity and community responsibility, addressing critical issues such as food security and waste reduction..
Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

Hon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation
Government of India
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) team for organizing the 2025 edition with the inspiring theme, 'Serving Change, Delivering Impact, Uniting Communities.'
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Hon'ble Union Minister of Culture & Tourism
Government of India
India's culture, traditions, and cuisines are treasures that showcase the incredible diversity and unity of our nation. The Restaurant Cricket League...
Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

Hon'ble Minister of State for Power & New and Renewable Energy
Government of India
I am delighted to extend my heartfelt support and best wishes for the success of the Restaurant Cricket League (RCL), 2025. This exciting and innovative initiative, which combines...
Shri Ramdas Athawale

Shri Ramdas Athawale

Hon'ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment
Government of India
Inclusivity and community responsibility take centre stage in the Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) 2025, which tackles key challenges like food security and waste reduction.
Shri Kamlesh Paswan

Shri Kamlesh Paswan

Hon'ble Minister of State for Rural Development
Government of India
I am very happy to know that you are organizing 'Restaurant Cricket League(RCL) 2025' from 19 - 23rd February, 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi. a Hunger Free Bharat.
Shri Sanjay Seth

Shri Sanjay Seth

Hon'ble Minister of State for Defence
Government of India
I extend my best wishes to the Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) 2025, a remarkable initiative that combines the passion for cricket with a dedication to societal betterment and national progress.
Shri Sharad Pawar

Shri Sharad Pawar

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Former Union Minister
I am glad to know that the Restaurant Cricket League 2025 (RCL) returns for its third season on February 19 to 23, 2025, in New Delhi. I applaud the organizers' vision for creating...
Shri Rajeev Shukla

Shri Rajeev Shukla

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Vice President, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Cricket has always been a unifying force in India bringing people together across cultures and communities. The Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) 2025 builds on this sprit blending...
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Former Union Cabinet Minister
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shri Arvind Kumar, Founder of RCL and Hunger Free Bharat for his inspiring vision of using sports as a platform for social change. The campaign '10 Runs = 100 Meals' is a remarkable initiative that promotes compassion, community participation and awareness against hunger and food wastage
Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha

Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Chairman, Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism & Culture
A unique initiative that combines culture, sport, and social service into an impactful platform for social change.
Shri Naveen Jindal

Shri Naveen Jindal

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Government of India
India's cultural and culinary richness finds a perfect platform in the Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) 2025, which blends cricket with a mission to tackle food security and promote sustainability. By bringing communities together, RCL inspires collaboration and fosters national pride.
Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Jalore-Sirohi (Rajasthan)
RCL Season 4 is an exemplary initiative strengthening the spirit of service, social concern, and humanity. Every run scored brings hope and change, and every match is a meaningful step toward realizing the vision of a 'Hunger-Free Bharat'.
Shri Vijay Baghel

Shri Vijay Baghel

Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
Durg (Chhattisgarh)
By connecting the tournament to 'Mission Hunger Free Bharat', RCL has demonstrated tremendous leadership in tackling food waste. Channeling the passion for cricket into feeding the underprivileged transforms this into a great movement of social responsibility.
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Shri Bharat Agarwal

Executive Director & Publisher
Dainik Bhaskar Group
Extending full support to Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) for its commendable mission combining cricket, culinary excellence, and social welfare for a Hunger Free Bharat.
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Shri Joga Ram

IAS, Senior Official
Government of Rajasthan
Commendable effort by RCL to unite community, sports, and social responsibility to combat food wastage and empower society.
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Shri N.V. Ramana Reddy

IPS, Senior Official / Director
Government of India
Wishing Restaurant Cricket League (RCL) immense success in its nationwide sports and social impact initiative.
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Shri Sanjay Sharma

Senior Official & Sports Patron
Government of India
Delighted to support RCL for combining cricket passion with societal betterment and social impact.
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60 stalls. 2,00,000+ visitors. You keep every rupee you earn.

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