Annapoorna Morning Nutrition in Sikkim – March 4th 2022
March 7th, 2022
The beautiful north-eastern state of Sikkim is now home to Annapoorna Nutrition Programme. The inauguration of the programme took place on 04-Mar-2022. This program would help alleviate malnutrition in children & also aid in their cognitive development.
Honourable Education Minister of Sikkim – Sri K N Lepcha, Additional chief secretary – Sri G P Upadhyaya, Director of Mid-Day Meals programme – Sri Sonam Denzongpa, Joint director and Assistant Director of Mid-Day Meals programme – Sri Pema Bhutia Thinlay graced the occasion.
Mr. Santhosh Allath – National Manager & Mr. Vivek Kumar – Manager – Operations, CSR Partners & Government Alliances represented Annapoorna Trust.
The additional chief secretary, Mr. G. P. Upadhyaya, talked about the importance of various micro-nutrients for the growth of children and why there is an imperative need to address the issue of children not having breakfast before coming to school. He thanked Annapoorna Trust for starting the pilot project in the State of Sikkim.
