CM Rekha Gupta launches Morning Nutrition Programme for school kids
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Morning Nutrition Programme’ organised by the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister stated that the smiling faces of schoolchildren testify to the fact that nutrition is not merely about food but the very foundation of building the future. This commitment to service carries forward India’s cultural tradition in which the donation of food is regarded as the highest virtue.
She commended the organisation and described the initiative as a strong foundation for the bright future of children. The Chief Minister affirmed that the Delhi Government stands firmly with the organisation and will extend full support to this noble endeavour.
She noted that the Mid-Day Meal Scheme has connected millions of children to schools and played a significant role in their physical and mental development. Taking this forward, the ‘Morning Nutrition Programme’ will provide children with energy and nourishment at the start of the day, enabling them to participate actively in studies, sports and other activities.
The Chief Minister informed that the Akshaya Patra Foundation, in collaboration with approximately 200 Delhi Government schools, is providing meals to nearly 90,000 children. The meals are delivered in a timely manner through the Foundation’s four state-of-the-art kitchens operating in the capital. She termed the initiative an important step towards the holistic development of children.
She further stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, initiatives such as PM Poshan, the National Food Security Act and the Poshan Abhiyaan have transformed nutrition into a people’s movement in the country.
