Launch of SaiSure Millet health mix in Muzaffarpur and Munger districts of Bihar
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.
The event was held in the presence of Mr. Indra Kumar Karan – DPO, Mr. Md Enamul Hasan – DPM, Mr. Ajay kumar Singh – DEO, and Ms. Archana – BRP. Mr. Chandan Kumar – Regional Manager of Bihar and Jharkhand, represented Annapoorna Trust. Many other dignitaries, along with the officials of the education department and children who were present, savoured the taste of the SaiSure Millet health drink. The DPO has requested further cooperation for this program at the departmental level.
Likewise, on May 26th, the launch event of SaiSure Millet health mix was held at Middle School Teghra school, Haveli Kharagpur block of Munger district. A total of 27,000 government school-going children across 196 schools will benefit from this morning nutrition. They will be served the health mix containing ragi cereal fortified with minerals and vitamins along with jaggery for three days a week in the morning during school assembly.
Mr. Aswani Kumar – District Education Officer, participated in this program as the chief guest. Along with them, Mr. Sailendra Kumar – DPO, Mr. Anil Kumar – DPM, Ms. Kanchanlata – BEO, Mr. Aryabhushan – BRP Haveli Kharagpur, Mr. Navneet Kumar – BRP Asarganj, also participated in the program, and all these officials also tasted SaiSure Millet health mix. Mr. Santosh Allath – National Manager, Govt. alliances, and Mr. Chandan Kumar – Regional Manager of Bihar and Jharkhand, represented Annapoorna Trust.
Mr. Santosh Allath – National Manager of Annapoorna Trust, spoke at the event about the health benefits of SaiSure Millet health mix and how it aids the physical and cognitive development of a child. “We have received very good responses across the nation for SaiSure multi-nutrient health mix and the SaiSure Millet health mix. Currently, we are serving morning nutrition in 23 states & 4 Union territories. With the support of the government and society, we intend to reach every child of the nation,” he said.
It is noteworthy to see the presence of active volunteers from Annapoorna Trust in Munger district. They were instrumental in distributing the Millet health mix across all 196 schools and in monitoring the smooth execution of this program. They also helped in increasing the awareness of millet-based drinks in schools and other regions across the state.
All the officials of the education department have remarked that this scheme is beneficial for the children. DEO Mr. Aswani Kumar said that we hope that this program would result in good health and well-being of the children along with improved attendance of children in the schools.
