April 14th, 2022
Annapoorna morning nutrition programme was launched in Salem district’s Sevvaipettai village. The children studying in the government school at the village are from families whose parents are daily wage workers.
April 7th, 2022
The much-awaited launch event of SaiSure multi nutrient health mix was held in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Vidarbha is less economically prosperous when compared to other regions of Maharashtra and has hot humid climate with considerable poverty & malnutrition. Annapoorna Trust is proud to start the morning nutrition with relevant permissions from Government covering regions of Vidarbha – Akola, Amravathi, Buldhana, Yavatmal & Washim.
On 04th April 2022, the official launch of morning nutrition took place at Murtizapur taluk of Akola district. Shri. Omprakash alias Bacchu Babarao Kadu was the chief guest for the event. He is the state minister of Education and due to his efficiency and skills, has additional portfolios – Hon. State Minister, Water Resources & CAD, School Education, Women and Child Development, Other Backward Class, Social and Educational Backward Class, Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes and Special Backward Class Welfare, Labour. He is also the district in-charge minister for Akola district and has played a major role in starting of morning nutrition in Vidarbha region.
It was a very momentous day where in teachers and children of near-by schools had assembled in large numbers at the Radha Mangalam auditorium. Due to the very hot climate in the region, lunch was provided to children & guests prior to the start of the program in the afternoon. SaiSure was distributed to the children assembled during the occasion. The minister himself first tasted the SaiSure nutrient with milk & then distributed to children.
Appril 7th, 2022
As part of the expansion of Annapoorna Morning nutrition, 06-Apr-2022 was memorable for getting started morning nutrition to Government school going children in Alwal taluk of Medchal-Malkajgiri district. This region comes under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. This was an event hosted by Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust and White Volunteers Foundation in the presence of local government officials.
Shanthi Srinivas Reddy – Alwal division corporator was the chief guest for the event held at Zilla Parishad Girls High School (ZPHS). Other dignitaries who were part of the event were Latha Maraveni – White Volunteers Foundation President, Pravalika – White Volunteers Foundation Vice President, Sandhya Rani – School principal, Aravind – TRS Party member, teachers & school students. From Annapoorna Trust, Santosh Allath – National Manager, Pradeep Kumar – Telangana state co-ordinator, Srinivas – Businessman & volunteer, Dhananjay Rao Ejapu – Manager in Marketing & Digital communication were present.
Corporator, White volunteer & Annapoorna Trust officials handed over the breakfast packets to all the children assembled. Morning nutrition will be provided in the form of Ragi Jawa every morning to more than 2915 students across 12 schools in Alwal.
March 26th, 2022
Due to the onslaught of Covid-19 and the schools being closed, Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Program could not make a start in Himachal Pradesh. The Trust representatives had been meeting the MDM officials prior to the pandemic. However, after almost two years, the meeting with the MDM officials resumed once the schools opened.
On 21st March 2022, the Trust representatives met Mr. Naresh Sharma, Nodal Officer, MDM, Department of Shimla and requested him to proceed with the proposal request. Also, a detail conversation ensued regarding the places where the program is being carried out and its benefits on the children including reduced absenteeism, better focus on studies and improved health profile. The officer welcomed the Nutrition Program and asked his team to prepare an official letter to be forwarded to Dr. Pankaj Lalit, Director of Primary Education (HP) for approval.
March 9th, 2022
The north-eastern state of Nagaland characterised by hilly terrains and multiple tribe population is all set to have the flagship Morning Nutrition Programme for its school children. The program was started by Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust on 07-Mar-2022.
The State of Nagaland has hilly terrain and is not easily approachable. The schools are in remote places in this region. With the single pointed vision, “Let No Child Go To School HUNGRY EVER!” and tireless efforts of Annapoorna volunteers, the Trust has shown its presence in the north-eastern part of our country.
2624 school children studying in 72 schools across 3 districts of Kohima, Phek and Kiphire in the state will now receive SaiSure multi-nutrient mix that will provide them with balanced nutrition and increased immunity. A formal MoU has been signed between MDM (Mid-Day Meal) department and Annapoorna Trust to introduce SaiSure micronutrient health mix along with Milk to the government school going children.
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.
February 27th, 2022
Launch of SaiSure – multi nutrient health mix took place in Sira taluk of Tumkur district on 25-Mar-2022. Since the last three years, Morning Nutrition is already operational in Tumkur smart city & Siddaganga Math, Madhugiri, Pavagada, Korategere taluks of Tumkur district. Sira taluk was also added to this list on this graceful day wherein SaiSure – Multi nutrient health mix will be provided to government school going children.
The programme took place at Neralegudda cluster – GHPS Ganadahunase Village in Sira taluk in the presence of Mr. B Sathyanarayana – Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Karunya Niketanam, Tumkur, Mr. Rakesh – Secretary & Warden of Sri Sathya Sai Karunya Niketanam.
February 25th, 2022
Annapoorna Morning Nutrition was launched post COVID restrictions in areas around the campus of Sri Sathya University of Human Excellence in Kamalapur, Kalaburagi district on 22 Feb 2022.
The event took place in the presence of Mr. Srikanta Murthy – Vice chancellor & Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai University of Human Excellence, Mr. Bhupal Chidambar – Secretary & Warden of Sri Sathya Sai University of Human Excellence, Mr. Arjun Hatti – Educational Coordinator Kamalapur, Mr. Hussain – PSI Mahagaon, Mr. Chennappa Kadaganchi – School Development Member Committee, Mr. Bakka Reddy – Headmaster of Balekota Gudda school. From Annapoorna Trust, it was represented by Mr. Sushanth Karanth – Manager Govt & Partner alliances & Mr. Rajiv R – Regional manager.
As part of the launch, SaiSure – Multi-nutrient Health mix powder were distributed to school children. Local villagers were happy of the fact that, henceforth, their village children would be receiving proper nutrition enabling their all-round development.
Mr. Arjun Hatti – Education coordinator of Kamalapur spoke on this occasion, “During the year 2002, the then Education Minister Mr. H Vishwanath in Raichur witnessed a school-going child in uniform suddenly leave the school and carrying another smaller child, walking on road. When asked, the child replied he was going home in order to give food to the small child. Mr Vishwanath was deeply moved by this sight. He immediately called for a cabinet meeting and came up with the plan of Akshaya Dasoha Programme in 2002. This was initially implemented in seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka region & then spread across all districts of the state. This speaks of how much people suffer due to lack of proper food. Labourers and agriculturists go out and work to meet their ends in the wee hours of the day. Of late, to increase the nutrition quotient of the school going children, Government introduced bananas and eggs. Despite this, much needs to be done. It has been noticed many small children and pregnant women die due to lack of proper nutrition. We are fortunate that, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has envisioned to eradicate malnutrition in rural children with a product known as SaiSure – Multi nutrient protein powder. This is a very satisfying moment for us. This Trust also has the vision of expanding its services to 1,500,000 children by 2025. I wish the Trust, All the Best in their endeavour to reach new heights.”
February 23rd, 2022
Food and Health officer of Kanyakumari was the Chief Guest for the event. He appreciated the efforts taken by Annapoorna Trust in providing free morning nutritious meal to rural school going children with a vision aptly resonated by ‘Let no child go to school hungry, ever!’ which has crossed serving more than 500,000 children across the country. He told that, the menu is meticulously planned, making sure that the breakfast is wholesome in its nutrition quotient and meets the quality standards.
February 12th, 2022
Annapoorna Morning Nutrition for Govt. school children was launched at Mandal Parishad Prathamika Patashala, Champapet – Saroornagar mandal in Rangareddy Disttrict in Telangana state on 05-Mar-2022
Mr. Devireddy Sudheer Reddy – MLA of LB Nagar & Mr. Nalla Raghuma Reddy of TRS were the Chief Guests. Other dignitaries present were Mr. Vanga Madhusudhan Reddy – Champapet Corporator, Mr. Puram Ravikumar – Add. Director of Agriculture & Marketing Department, Mr. Praveen Puram – IT Professional – NRI from Atlanta, USA, Mr. Sushender Rao – DEO RangaReddy District, Mr. A Krishna – MEO Saroornagar, Mr. D Sathaiah – ZPHS Champapet, Mr. Vasa Raghavender – Founder Classmate Club, Ms. Voruganti Krishnaveni – Social Activist, Mr. Manchireddy Anantha Reddy – HM MPPS Champapet.
While addressing the audience, Mr. Devireddy Sudheer Reddy told that the Telangana Government is determined to strengthen primary education aid aid in the development of children. Annapoorna Trust has been serving the children of Telangana relentlessly for more than 40,000 children. In this Saroornagar mandal alone, more than 500 children would be benefited by free daily morning nutrition. He congratulated the Annapoorna Trust & urged more such organisations to come forward and support the students. Government school children around Champapet would no longer have to worry about hunger and could now concentrate more on studies & co-curricular activities. He also told, children would always have his support and went on to advise the children to eat well & stay healthy. The highlight of the event was that, dignitaries also had breakfast along with students.
