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Launch of Morning Nutrition for 3635 children in 22 schools in Nizamabad, Telangana – 1st Aug 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition for 3635 children in 22 schools in Nizamabad, Telangana – 1st August 2022

August 4th, 2022

On 1st August 2022, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust launched Morning Nutrition Programme in Nizamabad district, Telangana benefiting 3635 children spread across 22 schools. The children would be provided with cooked breakfast for 3 days and Raagi Cereals Health Drink for the rest of the 3 days in the week.

According to the latest National Family Health Survey (2019-21), high levels of malnutrition with anaemia is prevalent amongst children. It is a known fact that a diet with good nutrition is essential for a healthy mind and body. Good health also results in good immunity and good lifestyle. Children are considered as supreme assets of the nation. The future of a nation rests on healthy, protected, educated and well-developed children. In line with this, the volunteers of Annapoorna Trust relentlessly work towards achieving zero hunger and reducing malnutrition.

 

In the launch event, Mr Sainapuram Sumalatha Ram Reddy, Sarpanch, Mosra, addressed the gathering and expressed their gratitude to the Trust for their interest taken in these service initiatives.

Mr. Pitla Uma Sriramulu, MPP, Mosra, also appreciated the Trust for providing breakfast to more than 400 children which he mentioned as ‘a big task coming forward with a big heart.’

Shri Lakshmi Kanth Rao who is the Chairman, GHM ZPHS, Mosra said the children come to school every day from 9 different villages without having breakfast and thanked the Trust for providing Morning Nutrition which fills the children’s stomachs. 

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Relaunch of SaiSure multi nutrient health mix distribution to Govt. schools in Chikkaballapur district – 1st Aug 2022

Relaunch of SaiSure multi nutrient health mix distribution to Govt. schools in Chikkaballapur district – 1st Aug 2022

August 3rd, 2022

On 1st August, distribution of SaiSure multi nutrient health mix was reinitiated to all the 1479 govt. schools catering to almost 75,000 children in the entire district of Chikkaballapur.

 

SaiSure, a health supplement mix formulated by Annapoorna Trust is designed to specifically meet the macro as well as the micronutrients required for growing children. The tasty and highly nutritious SaiSure health mix augments the milk provided by the government in the schools (part of their mid-day meals) and thereby, makes it a wholesome meal for the children. This product is certified by the FSSAI and is manufactured in an FDA-approved facility. It can be easily consumed by simply mixing it in milk and also easily transportable to remote geographies.

 

After the discussions with the CEO Zilla Panchayat, Chikkaballapur, Sri Shivashankar Reddy, regarding the re-initiation plan, all the 75,000 children studying in the government schools in Chikkaballapur received supplies of SaiSure to be provided to children on alternate day during the months of August and September. Likewise, this would continue regularly in Govt schools in Chikkaballapur district with the support of Government officials. A combination of 5 gms of SaiSure powder mixed with 150 gms of Ksheera Bhagya milk powder (provided by the State Government executed by Akshara Dasoha team) is given to the children.  

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Nutritional Intervention in collaboration with Oracle Inc Feb to July 2022 – Beneficiary Testimonials

Nutritional Intervention in collaboration with Oracle Inc Feb to July 2022 – Beneficiary Testimonials

August 1st, 2022

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust in collaboration with Oracle India Private Limited started a drive of Immunity Boosting kits for moderately acute malnutrition (MAM) children in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. Around 1175 MAM children from Sidlaghatta and Gudibande taluks in Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka received immunity boosting kits from the month of Feb till July 2022.

This article narrates the testimonials of Anganwadi teachers & parents of children with regards to benefits, advantages & satisfaction they received in seeing their moderately acute children getting improved & becoming normal children due to the nutrition intervention initiated in these remote locations in Karnataka state.

Parent by name Gayathri

“My name is Gayathri. I am from Gokuntahalli village. My son’s name is Dishanth. We get SaiSure powder from Annapoorna Trust. It is very beneficial for my child and has showed significant improvement within a span of 3 months. It is all because of SaiSure powder. Thanks to Annapoorna Trust for giving us SaiSure.”

 

One of the anganwadi worker

“I am working as an Anganwadi worker for quite a few years now. We are receiving SaiSure powder from past one and half years. There are three MAM children with us. Out of them, one has come to normalcy. The other two are consuming SaiSure. Because of the powder, there has been an increase in their weight parameters. A heartfelt thanks on behalf of all the elders and beneficiaries to Annapoorna Trust for providing SaiSure.”

 

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Launch of Morning Nutrition Program in Yerragondapalem & Markapuram Mandals, Prakasam district – 28th July 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition Program in Yerragondapalem & Markapuram Mandals, Prakasam district – 28th July 2022

July 31st, 2022

With the govt. schools re-opening, the introduction of morning nutrition is sure to bring a positive impact, both for the school children and the teaching staff. Along with the support of the teachers and staff at Yerragondapalem & Markapuram constituency in Prakasam district, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust continues to expand free nutrition program for school children in this region.

 

In the pilot phase, 5000 to 7000 children at both locations will be provided with Ragi Malt – nutritious health drink made out of Ragi and Jaggery on alternate days. In a phased manner,  all the 28,000 school children in Yerragondapalem and 31,000 school children in Markapuram regions will receive this morning nutrition.

Annapoorna Trust was represented by our Trustees, Mr. Anand Kadali, Mr. Sai Prasad Ivaturi, Mr. Jayaprakash Tallam & Mr. Prabhakar Gupta along with Mr. Surendra Babu – Andhra Pradesh co-ordinator.

Mr. Audimulapu Suresh – Minister for Municipal administration & Urban development addressed the gathering and said, “My humble salutations at the lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba & Sadguru Madhusudan Sai. It is the noble idea of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust to provide nutritious food at Govt. schools in rural areas. The Trust is now serving more than 35,000 children in the state of Andhra Pradesh. My best wishes to the donors who are behind this noble programme of providing morning nutrition to more than 500,000 children in 22 states & 3 union territories. Annam has taken the form of Para Brahman for the hunger-stricken school going children who are being provided stomach full of food by this Trust under the guidance of Founder & Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust – Sadguru Madhusudan Sai.

 

 

On the same day, Morning Nutrition Program launch took place at Markapuram mandal as well in the presence of Mr. Nagarjuna Reddy – MLA of Markapuram constituency.

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Launch of Morning Nutrition Program in Rural Bengaluru in association with Narayana Health, 28th July 2022

Launch of Morning Nutrition Program in Rural Bengaluru in association with Narayana Health, 28th July 2022

July 30th, 2022

Narayana Health (previously known as Narayana Hrudayalaya), founded by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, M.D., is a multi-speciality hospital chain in India, headquartered in Bangalore. It is known as a low-cost, affordable, globally benchmarked quality-driven healthcare service provider. Narayana Health aims to make a positive difference in the lives of the people by engaging in activities that eliminate or alleviates pain and suffering to the underprivileged sections of the society.

 

On 28th July 2022, the official launch of Morning Nutrition Program took place at Government school in Ramohalli, Kengeri – Bengaluru. This is an initiative taken by CSR wing of Narayana Health in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust. The event took place in the presence of Mr. Muthu Raju – Senior Executive, Narayana Health CSR, Mr. Bhanu Prakash – Narayana Health, Local Panchayat head, Headmasters & teachers of all the 4 schools who are part of this morning nutrition. Annapoorna Trust was represented by Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj – Manager – Operations, CSR Partners and Govt Alliances, Mr. Sushanth Karanth – Manager Corporate Communications, Mr. Sai Bhaskar – Relationship Manager & Mr. Anil Lingayat – Senior Executive Operations.

 

 

As part of this pilot initiative, a total of 360 children in Government schools of Ramohalli, Ketohalli, Subramanya Palya, and Chikelluru in Kengeri cluster will be benefited by this program. Morning nutrition will be provided to school children for all 6 days of the week.

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Nutrition Intervention for SAM & MAM children in Siddipet & Ranga Reddy districts – Telangana, July 2022

Nutrition Intervention for SAM & MAM children in Siddipet & Ranga Reddy districts – Telangana, July 2022

July 26th, 2022

During the month of June 2002, second phase of Nutrition Intervention for SAM & MAM children started in Bagepalli & Gowribidanur taluks of Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka. On similar lines about a month later, a parallel project for SAM & MAM children commenced on 21st July 2022 in Siddipet District & on 22nd July 2022 in Ranga Reddy district. 

 

The Government of India along with the State Governments has planned and propagated various initiatives (called as the Poshan Abhiyaan program) to address the malnutrition gap which is a major concern in the country. Despite state government having schemes to tackle malnutrition, much is to be done. Annapoorna Trust & Persistent foundation have been at the forefront in joining hands with the state government for enabling a healthier society, especially in the rural areas.

 

 

Launch of the event at Siddipet took place on 21st July 2022 at 23rd ward of Subhash Nagar represented by 10th Ward councillor Ms. Bingi Bhagya Laxmi, CDPO Ms. Rama Devi, project supervisors & anganwadi teachers. On similar lines, Ranga Reddy district launch took place on 22nd July 2022 at MLA’s Gandhi camp office in the presence of Serilingampally MLA Mr. Arekapudi Gandhi, CDPO Ms. G Lakshmi Bai, project supervisors & anganwadi teachers. Annapoorna Trust was represented by Mr. Dhananjay Rao Ejapu – Manager in Marketing & Digital communication and members of operations team Kushal & Naresh.

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SaiSure Multi nutrient health mix launch at Amravati District, Maharashtra, 21st July 2022

SaiSure Multi nutrient health mix launch at Amravati District, Maharashtra, 21st July 2022

July 25th, 2022

On 21st July 2022, Morning Nutrition Program was launched at Kuralpurna school of Chandur bazar taluk in Amravati district. Preceding this launch in the state, was the launch of morning nutrition in Murtizapur in Akola district for 1050 children during April 2022 and in Akkalkot in Solapur district for 858 children during July 2022. SaiSure health mix has indeed started keeping its baby steps in the state of Maharashtra.

 

As part of the pilot launch, 170 children will be benefited in 3 Government schools of Belora village & 1 school in Kuralpurna village of Chandur bazar taluk. SaiSure with milk will be provided to children for all 6 days of the week. Mr. Omprakash alias Bacchu Babarao Kadu who is the former state minister of Education, was the chief guest during the launch along with other Government officials, teachers & children. Mr. Santhosh Agarwal, Vidarbha region in charge in Maharashtra represented Annapoorna Trust. With a keen interest in the progress of rural children, Mr. Bachhu Kadu has assured to provide milk from the Government end in the coming days.

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SaiSure & Kellogg’s Project launch in Satyavedu – Andhra Pradesh, 20th July 2022

SaiSure & Kellogg’s Project launch in Satyavedu – Andhra Pradesh, 20th July 2022

July 23rd, 2022

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust in collaboration with Kellogg’s has initiated Morning Nutrition Program for Rural Students in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. A total of 5128 students from both the states will be benefited by this program under “Feeding Programme for under privileged children”.

 

The Kellogg company, popularly known as Kellogg’s, is a food manufacturing company and world’s leading producer of cereal and convenience foods including cookies, snacks, protein bars etc. With its presence worldwide, the company works with the vision of “A good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled.”

Dignitaries who were part of the launch in Satyavedu mandal were,

From Kellogg’s: Mr. Shekar Bhosale – Plant head, Mr. Hari Jayabalan – Senior HR manager, Mr. Suresh Babu – Senior EHS Safety manager, Mr. Ruthrapriya – Associate Admin & Mr. Mahesh – Team member.

 

From the Govt. : Mr. Koneti Adimulam – MLA Satyavedu, Mr. Ravi – MEO, Tahsildar & Mandal Praja Parishad president & local villagers as well.

 

From Annapoorna Trust: Mr. Santosh Allath – National manager, Mr. Surendra Babu – Andhra Pradesh co-ordinator, and Santosh Bagepalli, Manoj O R, Rajashekar & Yogendra – Operations team.

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Launch of SaiSure Multi Nutrient Health Mix to Government School Children in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 15th July 2022

Launch of SaiSure Multi Nutrient Health Mix to Government School Children in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 15th July 2022

July 17th, 2022

On 15th July 2022, Launch event of SaiSure Multi Nutrient Health Mix took place at Shri Surat Public Gujarati Middle School, Bistupur, Jamshedpur. A total of 1000 children in 9 government schools would be part of this project wherein SaiSure multi nutrient health mix with milk will be provided as part of morning nutrition.

 

The event took place in the presence of Chief Guest Ms. Nishu Kumari – Regional Education officer (REO), Dr Maheshwar Prasad – Retd Civil Surgeon, Jamshedpur along with Headmaster, teachers & students. Seniors & volunteers representing Annapoorna Trust from Jharkhand were Babu Lal Singh, Subba Rao, Rajashekhar, Ashwin Chhabra, Sridhar Raju, Rakesh Kumar & Akhilesh Kumar. Mr. Subhajit Roy Mukherjee – Regional Coordinator West Bengal who is also Founder & Project Lead of Sri Sathya Sai Arogya Vahini Trust & Mr. Chandan Kumar – Regional Manager Bihar & Jharkhand represented Annapoorna Trust.

 

On this day of launch, the children were given SaiSure. Each child would be given 15 gms of SaiSure with 100 ml of milk all 6 days a week. Case study would also be taken up to study the impact of SaiSure on the children’s health & growth. A medical team from Arogya Vahini, West Bengal who were present during the launch took note of vital health parameters like height, weight, and blood samples of select set of children were collected. Post 3 months, similar exercise would be taken up to know the progress.

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Covid Pre-emptive Nutritional Intervention Programme for needy children in Ramanagara – Nov 2021 to Apr 2022 – Beneficiary Testimonials

Covid Pre-emptive Nutritional Intervention Programme for needy children in Ramanagara – Nov 2021 to Apr 2022 – Beneficiary Testimonials

July 12th, 2022

With the support of Persistent Foundation, undernourished children, between 2 and 6 years of age, received SaiSure Multi-Nutrient Supplement to boost their nutrition and immunity against potential onset of Covid infections in Ramanagara district of Karnataka state.

 

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust is proud to be associated with Persistent Foundation which is growing exponentially in Education, Health, and Community Development in India. This IT giant is working through various implementing agencies to bring a positive impact on society. Below are a few beneficiary testimonials from anganwadi teachers, parents & Government officials:

A parent by name Archana

“My son’s name is Charan Kumar. Since my son is underweight, SaiSure health mix was provided. Now he has gained weight & become active as well. This SaiSure multi nutrient health mix is good.”

Anganwadi worker by name Asha from Channapatna taluk of Ramanagara district

 

“I work as Anganwadi worker. Out of 20-25 children in total from our centre, four of them in the ages 3-5 years, and 6 of them in the ages, 6 years and above come under MAM category. We have been giving SaiSure to 3-6 years of age children under MAM category. Underweight children who weighed 9 or 9.5 kg earlier, have gained weight & now increased to 10 or 10.3 kg. This SaiSure powder is beneficial to children. We have told the parents to give this along with milk. We are providing this product under the ICDS scheme & it has benefited the children in many ways. If this is provided to normal children as well, they can also improve and get stronger.”