Meet Dignitaries (Sept – Dec 2024)
IT Minister Telangana Sri Sridhar Babu Visits Sathya Sai Grama: A Commitment to Transforming Lives
It was a tremendous honor to host Sri Sridhar Babu, the Minister for Information & Technology of Telangana, at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli during the last week of September 2024. During his visit, the esteemed minister observed the impactful & transformative service initiatives of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission. The minister toured the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and was briefed on the Morning Nutrition Program, and the collaboration with the Telangana government that benefits approximately 1.6 million government schoolchildren across 32 districts and supports 500,000 Anganwadi children.
Sri Madhusudan Sai, our esteemed founder, engaged in meaningful discussions with Sri Sridhar Babu during his visit. Sri Sridhar Babu’s visit reinforced a common goal to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Telangana, emphasizing the continued efforts to support communities through education and healthcare programs.
Meet with Bandi Sanjay Kumar – Minister of State for Home affairs
During September last week, Mr. Anand Kumar, Trustee & CEO of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Sri Dhananjay and a few more members, had the honour of meeting Hon’ble Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the esteemed Mahashakti Amma temple in Karimnagar. This meeting coincided with the Minister’s initiation of the ‘Bhavani Deeksha’ during the Sri Devi Navratri celebrations. Mr. Anand had the opportunity to have a discussion covering several key topics centred on community welfare, particularly focusing on the Morning Nutrition Initiative across India.
Hon’ble Minister Bandi Sanjay expressed his strong support for these efforts, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government bodies and social organizations for the common good. The significance of Dussehra, combined with the Minister’s initiation of the ‘Bhavani Deeksha,’ infused the meeting with a deeper sense of strength and purpose as we aligned our visions for impactful change in the upcoming months.
Meet with the Secretary of Education, Assam – 27th Sept 2024
On 27th Sept 2024, Mr. Santosh Allath – National Manager Operations met Mr. S N Chaudhary – Secretary of Education – Assam. Briefing was provided with regards to presence of morning nutrition in Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland since last 3 years & also explained about SaiSure Multi Nutrient Health Mix which contains micro-nutrients that are needed for students’ growth & having wide acceptance among student & teaching communities.
Chaudhary sir was convinced with the impact fortified nutrition is having on students physical & cognitive developments. He was keen to get the intervention started in Assam state. Finally, upon Chaudary’s direction, also met Ms. Suranjana Sengupta – Director of Elementary Education & briefed about the possible intervention in Assam. Annapoorna Trust looks forward to expanding its presence in Assam state.
Governor of Meghalaya Visits Sathya Sai Grama
The journey of Morning Nutrition continues to expand in the Northeastern states, particularly in Tripura, Nagaland, and Sikkim, where the trust is dedicated to reaching children in need of proper nutrition. In this regard, it was our very privilege to have Sri Vijay Shankar ji at Sri Sathya Sai Grama on the 5th of October 2024 during the auspicious period of the Navaratri celebrations.
During this period the Governors visit was a significant occasion. It provided an ideal opportunity to showcase the SaiSure Nutraceutical facility, which plays a pivotal role in delivering nutritious fortified mix to millions of children across India. Following the tour, the trust members engaged in a productive discussion on how this Morning Nutrition service could extend its benefit to the children of Meghalaya and also presented Sir Vijay Shankar Ji with packets of SaiSure as a token of love. This visit has paved the way for exploring stronger collaborations, and we are hopeful for a future where collective efforts can further uplift the children of Meghalaya, ensuring they receive the nourishment needed. We eagerly look forward to deepening our partnership and continuing our mission of service.
Honorable Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly – Sri Biswajit Daimary visits Sathya Sai Grama
On 6th October, we had the absolute honour of hosting Sri Biswajit Daimary, the esteemed speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli. His visit coincided with the auspicious Navaratri celebrations, making it incredibly special for everyone present.
During his time on campus, Sri Daimary was introduced to various impactful service initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and nutrition. A key highlight of his visit was the SaiSure Morning Nutrition Program, which has been making significant steps in improving the nutritional intake of schoolchildren in several northeastern states.
The SaiSure Morning Nutrition Program has successfully been implemented in Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Mizoram, reaching over 10,000 students combined. There were discussions to explore opportunities to implement this nutrition program in Assam’s government schools. Shri Daimary expressed strong interest in collaborating to bring these initiatives to the state, emphasizing the potential to improve children’s health and education outcomes.
Dr. Ashwath Narayan visits Sathya Sai Grama & SaiSure Nutraceutical Facility
We were privileged to host Dr. Ashwath Narayan C N, an MLA who previously served as the 8th Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka from August 20, 2019, to July 26, 2021.
During 2nd week of October 2024, he visited the SaiSure nutraceutical facility which supplies SaiSure health supplement to Annapoorna Trust & took part in Navaratri celebrations in Sathya Sai Grama. During the factory tour, he received a briefing on the process of preparing the fortified mix and the holistic approach to integrating nutrition with farming communities.
He was also informed about the Minimum Livelihood Price (MLP), which is paid to farmers and is higher than the prices they typically receive. Additionally, he learned how we procure raw materials directly from farmers, fortify millets at the SaiSure facility, and ensure that these nutritious products reach school children in rural areas across the nation. He was appreciative of SaiSure Ragi health mix being served to entire 55 lakh students in Karnataka.
Annapoorna Trust grateful for his visit and the opportunity to share our mission with him.
Sri Suresh Prabhu Visits Sathya Sai Grama
Sathya Sai Grama had the distinct honour of hosting Sri Suresh Prabhu, a prominent Indian politician and the Chancellor of Rishihood University, on November 24, 2024. Sri Suresh Prabhu is a highly respected Chartered Accountant, policy maker, strategic change leader, and seasoned parliamentarian, having served as a Union Minister and as a Member of Parliament.
During his visit, Sri Suresh Prabhu was briefed about the transformative initiatives of the Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, which focuses on three critical domains: Nutrition, Health, and Education.
Under the Nutrition domain, he learned about the Morning Nutrition Program, having achieved the remarkable milestone of serving over 1 billion meals nationwide as of July 2024. He was also briefed on the innovative SaiSure Fortified Nutrition Mix, a nutritious blend of ragi (finger millet) and jaggery served with milk.
It was heartwarming to see Sri Suresh Prabhu’s appreciation on his social media channel: https://x.com/sureshpprabhu/status/1860688430843470317?s=46
His visit underscored the significant impact of these initiatives and reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing critical social challenges.
Meet with the Sikkim’s Education Department Officials
During the first week of November 2024, our National Manager, Mr. Santosh Allath, had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Sonam Denzongpa, Principal Director, and Mr. Tseringkee Chingapa, Director of Education in Sikkim. These esteemed officials extended their heartfelt gratitude for the impactful initiatives undertaken by our trust to support government school children in the region.
In these discussions, Mr. Santosh Allath provided a comprehensive update on the progress of our ongoing projects in Sikkim.
The visit also shed light on a significant moment for the Sikkim Education Department where Mr. Prem Thinlay Bhutia, a representative of the department, was felicitated during the Power of Poshan celebrations on behalf of the Sikkim Education Department, held in September 2024. His presence underscored the department’s active involvement and commitment to promoting nutrition and education for the state’s children.
Mr. Santosh also had the privilege of visiting schools in Mangan and the East District.
The engagement reaffirmed the trust’s dedication to addressing critical areas such as nutrition and education in the State of Sikkim and the whole of North-East, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also thrive in a healthy, supportive environment.
