Morning Nutrition Launch in Tribal school in Mysore district
Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) is a development organization, engaged in building a new civil society in India through its grassroots to policy level action in Health, Education, Socio economic Empowerment and Training & Research sectors since 1984.
SVYM has its headquarters in Mysuru district of Karnataka state have partnered with Annapoorna Trust in providing SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi Nutrient Health Mix with Jaggery at Vivekananda Tribal School located in Hosahalli tribal village in H D Kote taluk of Mysore District. Intervention at this tribal school commenced from 20th Sept 2023 for 150 children. MoU was also signed between SVYM & Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust at SVYM’s Bangalore office.
Finger Millet popularly known as Ragi, has a very good nutritional profile, encompassing all the essential macronutrients – carbohydrates, fibres, fats, and proteins, along with noteworthy levels of key micronutrients – vitamins 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. The health mix is easily prepared by boiling with water, along with jaggery. Jaggery, an excellent source of iron, calcium, and phosphorus, also adds to the nutritional value of the drink.
Annapoorna Trust looks forward to partner with SVYM for more such schools in the region.
