Morning Nutrition Program Launched in Birbhum, West Bengal for Tribal Children
Inspiring Partnership Between Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust and Vidya Jyoti UK
On 7th June 2025, a significant milestone was achieved in the journey towards holistic development and nutrition for tribal communities in West Bengal. The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, in collaboration with Vidya Jyoti UK, launched the Morning Nutrition Program in Birbhum district, marking a new chapter of service and support for underserved communities.
This initiative will benefit 700 tribal students across 10 study centres operated by the Nayantara Memorial Charitable Trust, a foundation dedicated to the education and upliftment of tribal populations in the region. Each student will receive a daily serving of SaiSure Ragi Multi-Nutrient Health Mix blended with jaggery, offering a vital nutritional supplement during the critical growing years.
A Morning Nutrition Collaboration Rooted in Compassion
The program is being generously supported and funded by Vidya Jyoti UK, a charitable organisation with a global footprint. Founded by Dr Pamela Kaushal, Vidya Jyoti has been active in humanitarian efforts across continents. Its work includes providing access to clean drinking water in West Africa and Cambodia, sponsoring life-saving medical treatments for underprivileged patients in Africa and supporting various local causes in the UK such as food banks, Young Carers Bucks, Wycombe Women’s Aid, and events for adults with learning disabilities.
The success of this initiative in Birbhum is also credited to the committed support of:
- Dr Pamela Kaushal– Founder, Chair, and Trustee, Vidya Jyoti UK
- Vishal Bhardwaj– Trustee & Treasurer, Vidya Jyoti UK
- Sandeep Majumdar– Chairman & Managing Director, Cambodia
- Sudip Majumdar– Managing Trustee, Nayantara Memorial Charitable Trust
The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust was represented by Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, Trustee & Chief Development Officer (CDO), who expressed his gratitude for this partnership and reiterated the Trust’s commitment to the cause of ending classroom hunger.
Finger Millet, widely known as Ragi, is one of the most nutritious cereal grains. It is rich in essential macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibre, and healthy fats—as well as micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and vital minerals like calcium and iron. Particularly for growing children, Ragi is known to significantly support bone development and overall immunity, making it a natural choice for the Morning Nutrition Program.
As part of its initiative, Vidya Jyoti UK is also supporting the Morning Nutrition Program in Telangana, further extending its vision of service and sustainable impact across India.
The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Vidya Jyoti and all its Trustees and partners for their unwavering commitment to the welfare of children and underserved communities. Together, this collaboration promises not just better health, but a brighter future for hundreds of young lives.
