Launch of SaiSure Millet health mix in Muzaffarpur and Munger districts of Bihar
May 30th, 2023
The much-awaited launch of the SaiSure Millet health mix took place on 24 and 26 May 2023 in the districts of Muzaffarpur and Munger districts in Bihar state. A total of 52,000 government school children will be benefited.
On May 24th, the launch event of SaiSure Millet health mix took place successfully at Haridaspur Middle School in the Kanti block of Muzaffarpur district. Under this morning nutrition program, about 25,000 government school children across 154 schools of Kanti block are provided this health supplement drink every Wednesday by Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust. The health mix contains ragi cereal fortified with minerals and vitamins along with jaggery.
Ragi or finger millet offers a bounty of nutritional benefits encompassing all the essential macronutrients – carbohydrates, fibers, fats, and proteins, along with a noteworthy level of key micronutrients – vitamins B, C, and E, and minerals to boost immune, skin, and hair health. Being a good source of natural calcium, Ragi strengthens bones in growing children. Ragi malt with jaggery is said to be a good medicine in the prevention of anaemia.
