Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the SaiSure Nutraceutical Facility
January 14th, 2025
January 14, 2025, was a momentous day as the SaiSure Nutraceutical Facility proudly celebrated its 2nd anniversary. The landmark occasion was graced and blessed by the presence of Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, the visionary behind SaiSure, whose guidance continues to inspire the mission.
It was also a true delight and an honour to have Dr. Annapoorna Sridevi, Director of the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), join us as a special guest for the celebrations. She was accompanied by Dr. Raj Bhandari – Senior Pediatrician & Government Advisor. He also serves as an advisor at Annapoorna Trust.
The event commenced with a ceremonial pooja to mark this auspicious day, followed by a brief interaction by Sadguru and the staff members as well as board representatives.
Key Highlights of the Event are as follows.
1. Discussions on Enhancing SaiSure
The event served as a platform for collaborative discussions on improving the SaiSure product line to combat malnutrition and anaemia in underserved communities.
There were discussions on: –
o Ways on further enriching the nutritional value of SaiSure products.
o Enhancing flavour profiles and ease of preparation
o Exploring ways to make SaiSure more impactful, especially for children in economically weaker sections.
Expert Inputs:
Dr. Annapoorna Sridevi shared insights on innovative approaches to nutrition and emphasized the importance of blending science with social responsibility to create sustainable solutions.
2. Vision Shared by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai
Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai outlined a compelling vision for the future, focusing on scaling up the reach and impact of SaiSure.
• Sadguru highlighted the urgent need to establish additional SaiSure Nutraceutical Facilities in various regions to meet growing demands.
• He emphasized the need to expand the program to reach more children, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
• Sadguru advocated leveraging partnerships with government bodies, policymakers, and corporate CSR initiatives to amplify the program’s reach and achieve its mission of serving millions of children.
3. Charting the Future Roadmap
The anniversary celebrations also provided an opportunity to discuss the future trajectory of SaiSure and its initiatives.
• Sadguru stressed the importance of working with governments to integrate SaiSure into school meal programs, aligning with national efforts to combat malnutrition.
• Strategies were discussed to align SaiSure’s objectives with national nutrition policies and secure the necessary funding and support.
• Plans were laid out to streamline distribution networks, ensuring timely delivery of SaiSure products to schools and communities in need.
A Commitment to “Nutrition for Every Child”
Hunger is often perceived as the ultimate adversary in the fight against poverty, yet it is not just the absence of food alone that causes suffering and death. More often, it is poor nutrition. The focus from merely filling stomachs to ensuring the nutritional quality of what is consumed is what this mission is about.
Poor nutrition is the underlying cause of many preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is particularly devastating in vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women.
This 2nd anniversary of the SaiSure Nutraceutical Facility marked a significant step toward addressing these critical challenges of malnutrition and anaemia among children. With guidance from Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai and collaboration with experts like Dr. Annapoorna Sridevi, the facility is poised to expand its operations and impact, bringing the vision of “Nutrition for Every Child” closer to reality.
