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Launch of SaiSure Health Mix and Raagi Cereals Health Mix to SAM & MAM Pre-School Children at Bhongir, Telangana – 20th Sept 2022

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Post date September 23, 2022

Launch of SaiSure Health Mix and Raagi Cereals Health Mix to SAM & MAM Pre-School Children at Bhongir district, Telangana – 20th Sept 2022

September 23rd, 2022

Annapoorna Trust launched the Morning Nutrition program at one of the Anganwadi centres in Bhongir district on 20th September 2022. SaiSure Health Mix and Raagi Cereals Health Mix will be provided to SAM (severely acute malnutrition) and MAM (Moderately acute malnutrition) pre-school children in all the Anganwadi centres of Bhongir district. As part of the pilot launch, 1015 Anganwadi children between the age of 3 till 6 started receiving SaiSure Health Mix and Raagi Cereals Health Mix. Each child will be receiving 5 gms of SaiSure with 10 gms of milk powder/milk & 5 gms of Raagi & 2.5 gms of Jaggery with warm water on alternate days.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines ‘severe acute malnutrition’ (SAM) as very low weight-for-height or a mid-upper arm circumference less than 115mm, or by the presence of nutritional oedema and Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is defined as moderate weight-for-height or mid-upper arm circumference greater or equal to 115mm and less than 125mm. Around 7% children in India are malnourished with 2% of them belonging to SAM and 5% to that of MAM. Both SAM and MAM have severe health repercussions with weakened immune systems. To tackle malnutrition, government has launched POSHAN Abhiyan programme. Aligning with this programme, Annapoorna Trust works towards meeting the nutritional needs of children at various rural hinterlands of India.

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Launch of Morning Nutrition for 31,000 govt. school children in Jangaon district of Telangana – 20 Sept 2022

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Post date September 22, 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition for 31,000 govt. school children in Jangaon district of Telangana – 20 September 2022

September 22nd, 2022

Annapoorna Trust initiated Morning Nutrition program for 31,000 children in Jangaon district of Telangana.

After a formal discussion on 12th September with Sri.Ch.Shivlingaiah, IAS (District Collector, Jangaon) to introduce Raagi Cereals Health Mix , the Annapoorna team launched the formal program at ZPHS Pochannapet in Bachanapet mandal in Jangaon district on 20th September 2022.

This morning nutrition program will be introduced for 31,000 children across 12 mandals with the support of the district mid-day meal officers. Annapoorna Trust wishes to extend its gratitude to respected DEO Colonel Narendra Reddy for guiding and spearheading this program in a more effective way.

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Launch of SaiSure Health Mix to 79,000 Govt. school children in Ramanagara District, Karnataka – 18th Sept 2022

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Post date September 20, 2022

Launch of SaiSure Health Mix to 79,000 Govt. school children in Ramanagara District, Karnataka – 18th September 2022

September 20th, 2022

September 2022 is observed as the “National Nutrition Month” in India with the aim of reducing the rate of malnutrition and anaemia, and improving health of children, adolescent girls and pregnant and lactating women. The first week of the month, September 1-7 is celebrated as “National Nutrition week,” with the purpose to raise awareness about value of healthy eating practices and proper nutrition for upholding a healthy lifestyle.

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust continues to address the nutrition needs at various rural hinterlands of India. With 4 new launches planned in Karnataka this month, 4,75,000 children in all, will receive Morning Nutrition.

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Launch of SaiSure Morning Nutrition Program for 80,000 children in Yadgir, Raichur and Kalaburagi districts 7 Sept 2022

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Post date September 20, 2022

Launch of SaiSure Morning Nutrition Program for 80,000 children under Amrutha Grama Yojana Scheme in Yadgir, Raichur and Kalaburagi districts – 17 September 2022

September 20th, 2022

On 17^th September 2022, SaiSure Morning Nutrition Program for 80,000 government school-going children belonging to Yadgir, Raichur and Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) districts, was launched under the Amrutha Grama Yojana program in NV Grounds, Kalaburagi in the presence of Honourable Chief Minister, Sri Basavaraj Bommai. Additional Chief Secretary at Planning Department – Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh, Sri Dattatreya Patil Revoor – MLA Gulbarga South & Chairman of Kalyan Karnataka Region Development Board and Dr. Murugesh Nirani – Minister of Large and Medium Industries, Govt. of Karnataka, were also present in the event. Mr. Anand Kadali – Trustee & Secretary of Annapoorna Trust and Mr. Jayaprakash Tallam – Trustee of Annapoorna Trust were present in the event.

The Amrutha Grama Yojana program envisions the development of 750-gram panchayats and aims at improving basic infrastructure and amenities in villages. The department of planning under the guidance of Additional Chief Secretary Mrs. Shalini Rajneesh, and guidance from Gulbarga and Raichur universities along with support by NSS volunteers, have identified these villages which have low multi-dimensional poverty index. Majority of these villages are in Yadgir, Raichur districts.

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Morning Nutrition launch for 735 Govt. school children in Nagar Kurnool district, Telangana – 15 Sept 2022

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Post date September 18, 2022

Morning Nutrition launch for 735 Govt. school children in Nagar Kurnool district, Telangana – 15 Sept 2022

September 18th, 2022

Annapoorna Trust introduced ‘Raagi Cereals Health Mix’ for Govt. School children in Nagar Kurnool district of Telangana on 15^th September 2022. The Trust wishes to extend its gratitude for the complete support provided by district officials and Mandal Education Officers to initiate this program in the district. Initiated as a pilot program for 735 children in 3 schools, the Trust has plans of expansion in the coming times.

Finger Millet or Raagi is known to be a rich source of calcium, iron, fibre, high protein, potassium and Vit C, Vit E, B-complex vitamins. Easy to prepare and tasty to drink, this health mix has received positive feedback from teachers, cooks and the children. The cooks need to just mix this Raagi Cereals health mix in the boiling water along with jaggery to give the sweet taste. 10gms of this health mix per along with 5gms of jaggery to make a 150ml / 200ml health drink.

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Annapoorna Trust introduces “Raagi Cereals health mix” for Govt school children in Karimnagar district, Telangana – 14th Sept 2022

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Post date September 16, 2022

Annapoorna Trust introduces “Raagi Cereals health mix” for Govt school children in Karimnagar district, Telangana – 14th Sept 2022

September 16th, 2022

National Nutrition Month is being celebrated across the country in the month of September to mark the fight against malnutrition. Various programmes to spread awareness on issues related to malnutrition like stunting, under-nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight in children are organized across the country. POSHAN Abhiyaan – National Nutrition Mission, was launched by the government to achieve improvement in nutritional status of children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Annapoorna Trust with its vision of, Let No Child Go to School Hungry Ever, continues to address the nutrition needs at various rural hinterlands of India, aligning with the theme of National Nutrition Month.

A total of 620 children in 9 different schools of Karimnagar district will receive ‘Raagi Cereals Health Mix’ as their morning nutrition. This Health drink contains significant amounts of vitamin C and E. It is also high on B complex vitamins thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. It is considered one of the best foods for growing children.

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Launch of Morning Nutrition “Raagi Cereals Health Mix” to 25,500 Govt. school children in Sarvepalli ,Nellore district, Andhra 13th September 2022

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Post date September 15, 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition – “Raagi Cereals Health Mix” to 25,500 Govt. school children in Sarvepalli constituency of Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh – 13th September 2022

September 15th, 2022

The importance of natural immunity has become more pronounced in the post-Covid-era and nutrition is its main component. In order to raise awareness about the need for adequate nutrition in diet, India observes ‘National Nutrition Month’ in the month of September. A healthy diet is a mainstay for maintaining a healthy body in long run and in turn giving rise to good quality of life. The latest National Family Health Survey shows high levels of malnutrition and anemia amongst mainly children, adolescent girls, pregnant women. Annapoorna Trust continues to address the nutrition needs at various rural hinterlands of India with its mission of, ‘Let No Child Go to School Hungry, Ever.’

Annapoorna Trust introduces ‘Raagi Cereals Health Mix’ to 25,500 government school-going children across 379 schools in Sarvepalli constituency of Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Raagi is considered one of the most nutritious cereals and helps maintain good health. An excellent source of calcium, protein, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and rich source of vitamin C and E, high in B complex vitamins – thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid, it is extremely beneficial for growing children.

The launch event held on 13^th September 2022 was attended by district officials and Mandal Education Officers. Annapoorna Trust extends its gratitude for the complete support provided by Sri Kakani Govardhan Reddy (Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Cooperation and Marketing & MLA of Sarvepalli constituency). In the event, in his speech, he expressed his delight for the service rendered by Annapoorna Trust in providing Morning Nutrition to all 25,500 children in 5 mandals of Sarvepalli constituency. He further explained that Raagi is rich in proteins and the various amino acids present in it, work as a natural relaxant which is very useful for children, especially from marginalised section of society, who come to school early in the morning. He also said the government is eager to support this mission on Nutrition undertaken by Annapoorna Trust.

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Launch of Morning Nutrition “Raagi Cereals Health Mix” to 19,000 Govt. school children in Giddalur ,Andhra 9th Sept 2022

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Post date September 12, 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition – “Raagi Cereals Health Mix” to 19,000 Govt. school children in Giddalur constituency of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh – 9th September 2022

September 12th, 2022

‘National Nutrition Month’ is observed in the month of September every year to create awareness about good nutrition and health, and its importance in human lives. The latest National Family Health Survey shows high levels of malnutrition and anaemia amongst children below five years. Annapoorna Trust continues to address the nutrition needs at various rural hinterlands of India with a mission, ‘Let No Child Go to School Hungry Ever.’

With the initiative of Annapoorna Trust, 19,000 government school-going children in Giddalur constituency of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh will receive ‘Raagi Cereals Health drink.’ Ragi is considered one of the most nutritious cereals and helps maintain good health. An excellent source of calcium, protein, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and rich source of vitamin C and E, high in B complex vitamins – thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid, it is extremely beneficial for growing children.

Easy to prepare and tasty to drink, this tasty mix is filled with nutrients and has received positive feedback from teachers, cooks and the children as well. 10 gms of this health mix along with 5 gms of jaggery is mixed in boiling water to make a 150ml/200ml health drink.

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Annapoorna Morning Nutrition at Murtizapur taluk in Akola district, Maharashtra in collaboration with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company

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Post date September 12, 2022

Annapoorna Morning Nutrition at Murtizapur taluk in Akola district, Maharashtra in collaboration with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company

September 12th, 2022

From August 2022, Universal Sompo General Insurance Company have joined hands with Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust in providing morning nutrition to 377 school-going children in 5 govt schools across 4 villages in Murtizapur taluk of Akola district.

Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Program started in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra in April 2022. Vidarbha is less economically prosperous when compared to other regions of Maharashtra and has hot humid climate with considerable poverty & malnutrition. On 04 Apr 2022, SaiSure multi nutrient health mix was launched in Murtizapur by Mr. Bacchu Babarao Kadu – state minister of Education. With relevant permissions from Government for 5 districts in Vidarbha region, morning nutrition has started in Akola for 1050 children and 250 children in Amravathi. Very soon, the programme will start in the remaining 3 districts – Buldhana, Yavatmal & Washim as well.

Annapoorna Trust is delighted to collaborate with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company (USGI), in its mission of providing Morning Nutrition to school-going children. Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. is a joint venture of Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Karnataka Bank Ltd., Dabur Investment Corporation and a leading general insurer from Japan, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. It is the first company in the Indian general insurance industry formed through a public-private pairing. They are well-known for their insurance products ranging from health, car & two wheelers, home, personal accident cover and more.

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Morning Nutrition launch at Anantharam, Jagtial district, Telangana – 29th Aug 2022

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Post date August 30, 2022

Morning Nutrition launch at Anantharam, Jagtial district, Telangana – 29th August 2022

August 30th, 2022

As part of relaunch of the Morning Nutrition Program in various districts of Telangana post COVID, a launch event was organized at Anantharam, Jagtial district in Telangana on 29th August 2022 at MPUPS School. 2500 children across 25 govt. schools will receive Ragi Java (Ragi malt) drink with jaggery on alternate days in this region.

Ragi is considered one of the most nutritious cereals and helps maintain good health. An excellent source of calcium, protein and rich source of vitamins, it is extremely beneficial for growing children.

In the event, MEO Smt. Gayatri addressed the gathering by saying she was inspired by Sathya Sai Baba to serve the society and she had served SaiSure to school children at Thakkalapalli before the COVID pandemic while working there. She further went on to motivate the children to inculcate values as a priority, to serve the society. Mr. Dasharath Reddy – HM of Velgonda MPPS brought in requests from many other HMs to start Morning Nutrition in their respective schools as well. He was a Sai youth earlier who used to participate in Grama seva activities with his family in those days. Now he is an active Sai Vrinda volunteer since 2015.

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