Faith as Infrastructure - How Religious Institutions Power India

The Golden Temple in Amritsar feeds 100,000 people every single day. No ticket. No income proof. No subsidy. Just stainless steel plates and pure operations.

Gurudwaras became India's emergency kitchens during COVID. Police, migrant workers, slum dwellers - all fed without a form. No OTP. No app. Just roti and warmth.

Temples offer water. Shelter. Shade. Sometimes even free medical camps. They don't call it "service delivery." They just call it "seva."

Chennai's Amma Canteens serve full meals for ₹10. Inspired by temple kitchens. No margin. No upsell. No branding. Just the belief that food = dignity.

India has no universal meal scheme for adults. But temples, mosques, churches, and gurudwaras? They've been running one for centuries. Decentralized. Local. Human.

Faith institutions don't just preach. They: – Feed cities – Employ workers – Host relief camps – Provide mental and social safety In India, faith is infrastructure.

We always ask: "Why isn't the government doing more?" But here's the real question: If a gurudwara can serve 100,000 daily - what's stopping the state?