Message from Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai - Serving 9 Million School Children

Message from Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai - Serving 9 Million School Children The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has initiated a morning nutrition program for all government and government-aided school children in Karnataka. The SaiSure micronutrient health mix, along with government-sponsored milk powder, will now be provided to 55 lakh school children in the state. CFTRI-approved SaiSure micronutrient health mix aims to tackle vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly addressing anemia prevalent in rural areas. The launch took place on February 22, 2024, at the Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore. The program was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister - Siddaramaiah, who was joined by school children and the founder of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai. In his address, Sadguru emphasized the importance of addressing micronutrient deficiency and highlighted the collaboration with the government and various CSR partners. Drawing parallels to schemes like Anna Bhagya and Ksheera Bhagya, he expressed joy at the launch of SaiSure Bhagya. The program, initiated in 2012 with 50 children in Karnataka, has now expanded to serve 90 lakh children in over 1 lakh government schools across 25 states and 4 Union Territories, reaching a significant milestone. During his address, the Honorable Chief Minister extensively discussed the imperative to tackle iron deficiency among children. He warmly welcomed the collaboration between the Annapoorna Trust and the government of Karnataka in implementing the nutrition program. The Chief Minister expressed optimism about the positive impact that the introduction of a millet-based health drink, as part of the initiative, would have on the overall health of the children. This acknowledgment underscores the significance of addressing specific nutrient deficiencies and the commitment to promoting the well-being of school children through innovative nutritional solutions. Education Minister Sri Madhu Bangarrapa extended his heartfelt gratitude to Sadguru and the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust for their collaborative efforts with the government. He appreciated the partnership in implementing the nutrition program. The Minister emphasized that SaiSure, the micronutrient health mix, would be provided to all children, to be mixed with 150 ml of milk. This proactive approach underscores the commitment of the education sector to ensure the holistic well-being of school children by integrating essential nutrients into their daily diet, further enhancing the impact of the initiative. Program was attended by MLA of Sira constituency & former Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs - Sri TB Jayachandra Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister – Sri KH Muniyappa Development Commissioner Smt Shalini Rajneesh Principal Secretary for Education Sri Ritesh Kumar Education Commisioner - Smt BB Kaveri Refer: https://annapoorna.org.in