Speech by Education Minister – Madhu Bangarappa: Launch of Free Morning Nutrition, Vidhana Soudha

Описание: Speech by Education Minister – Madhu Bangarappa during Launch of SaiSure Ragi Multi Nutrient Health Mix for 55.6 Lakh children in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru

The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has initiated a morning nutrition program for all government and government-aided school children in Karnataka. The SaiSure micronutrient health mix, along with government-sponsored milk powder, will now be provided to 55.60 lakh school children in the state. CFTRI-approved SaiSure micronutrient health mix aims to tackle vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly addressing anemia prevalent in rural areas.

The launch took place on February 22, 2024, at the Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore. The program was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister – Siddaramaiah, who was joined by school children and the founder of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai.

During his address, Education Minister Sri Madhu Bangarappa extended his heartfelt gratitude to Sadguru and the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust for their collaborative efforts with the government. He appreciated the partnership in implementing the nutrition program. The Minister emphasized that SaiSure, the micronutrient health mix, would be provided to all children, to be mixed with 150 ml of milk. This proactive approach underscores the commitment of the education sector to ensure the holistic well-being of school children by integrating essential nutrients into their daily diet, further enhancing the impact of the initiative.

Program was attended by:

MLA of Sira constituency & former Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs - Sri TB Jayachandra

Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister – Sri KH Muniyappa

Development Commissioner Smt Shalini Rajneesh

Principal Secretary for Education Sri Ritesh Kumar

Education Commisioner - Smt BB Kaveri

Refer: https://annapoorna.org.in