Meet Dignitaries (Jul – Sep 2026)
A Shared Vision for a Healthier, Stronger Bihar
We were deeply blessed to meet the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Sri Samrat Choudhary ji, and share our vision for transformative initiatives across the state.
Representing our organizations were Sri Anand Kadali, Trustee & CEO of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust; Sri Krishna Mohan, Trustee of E1E1 Foundation; and Sri Chandan Kumar, Manager – Operations, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust.
We discussed plans for a Nutraceutical Plant, Healthcare Centre, and Skill Development Centre in Bihar to strengthen nutrition, healthcare, livelihoods, and community development.
The Hon'ble Chief Minister appreciated our service, encouraged us to replicate the model across Bihar, and assured the Government of Bihar's wholehearted support. He also graciously accepted our invitation to visit Sathya Sai Grama in September.
We subsequently met Hon'ble Education Minister Sri Mithilesh Tiwari ji and Hon'ble Minister for Industries & Sports, Smt. Shreyasi Singh ji, and visited the proposed project site at Gopalganj.
With divine blessings, we pray these initiatives become a beacon of hope for nutrition, healthcare, education, skill development, and rural empowerment across Bihar.
A Shared Vision to Nourish Every Child
A Shared Vision to Nourish Every Child
The Hon’ble Shri Ramvichar Netam Ji, Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, and SC, ST, OBC & Minority Development, Government of Chhattisgarh, visited Sri Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli, on 2 August 2026.
During his visit, he met Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai to discuss strengthening the Morning Nutrition Programme for government school children in Chhattisgarh and explored opportunities to improve children’s nutrition, health, and learning outcomes.
The Hon’ble Minister also visited the SaiSure LLP Nutraceutical Plant and the integrated Education and Healthcare campuses at Sri Sathya Sai Grama, witnessing the holistic approach of Nutrition, Education, Healthcare, and Human Values.
The visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to ensuring that no child begins the school day hungry, while strengthening collaboration between the Government of Chhattisgarh and the One World One Family Mission.
Strengthening Government Partnerships to Expand Morning Nutrition in Maharashtra
Anand Kadali, Secretary & Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, had a productive engagement in Delhi with Mr. Anand Rao Patel, Additional Secretary for Higher Education, Government of Maharashtra, who previously served as Secretary for School Education, to explore the expansion of the Morning Nutrition Programme across Maharashtra.
Mr. Patel advised us to engage with the respective District Collectors and explore a 50:50 funding model, jointly supported by the district administration and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust. He also highlighted opportunities to reach more children in tribal areas through district-level support.
We look forward to working closely with district administrations towards ensuring that more children across Maharashtra receive the nutrition they need to learn, grow and thrive.
Strengthening our engagement in Thane, Maharashtra.
Anand Kadali, Secretary & Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, met Mr. Ranjith, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Thane, on 25th September to explore the expansion of the Morning Nutrition Programme.
As a first step, we will submit a proposal for a pilot covering a few government schools and initiate the programme after the necessary permissions. Based on the pilot outcomes, there is an opportunity to explore scaling the programme across Thane district, jointly supported by the district administration and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust.
We look forward to working closely with the district administration towards ensuring that more children across Sangli receive the nutrition they need to learn, grow and thrive.
Strengthening Morning Nutrition in Sangli
On 26 September, we met Shri Vishal Nirwane, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Sangli, along with Suresh Chougule from Kolhapur, to discuss taking the Morning Nutrition Programme forward in the district. Representing Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust were Kadali Anand Kumar, Trustee & CEO; Meruva Padma Radhika, Honorary Senior Accounts Officer – Receivables & Relationship Manager; and Anil R. Lingayat, Senior Executive – Operations (Karnataka & Maharashtra).
As the next step, Annapoorna Trust will submit a proposal for a pilot covering a few schools. Following the necessary permissions, the pilot will be initiated to demonstrate the programme's impact and outcomes.
The pilot could pave the way for expanding the programme across Sangli district through a potential 50:50 funding model, bringing nutritious mornings to more government school children through a collaborative effort between the government and Annapoorna Trust.
Exploring New Avenues for Morning Nutrition in Kerala
On 30 September, Shri Santosh Allath, Trustee & Chief Alliances Officer, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Rahul, Marketing Head – SaiSure, had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Minister for Education, Kerala, Shri N. Shamsudheen.
During the meeting, Shri Santosh briefed the Hon’ble Minister on the presence of the Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme across the nation and shared the proposal to introduce SaiSure Fortified Health Mix for school children in Kerala.
The interaction provided an opportunity to explore how nutrition support could be extended to children in Kerala through the Morning Nutrition Programme.
Grateful for the opportunity and the valuable interaction.
Taking Morning Nutrition to Anganwadi Children in Telangana
On 21 September 2026, representatives of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust met Smt. Dansari Seethakka, Hon’ble Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, and Women & Child Welfare, Government of Telangana, to propose the introduction of SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi Nutrient Health Mix in Anganwadi centres for children aged 3–6 years.
The Trust was represented by:
• Shri Vooturi Srikanth – Regional Manager, Operations (Telangana)
• Shri Pottabathini Kumaraswamy – Assistant Regional Manager, Operations (Telangana)
• Shri V. R. K. Shastri Prathuri – Assistant Regional Manager, Operations (Telangana)
The delegation presented its proposal to extend fortified morning nutrition support to pre-school children, seeking to support their nutritional needs during these formative years.
Smt. Dansari Seethakka listened to the proposal and directed the Commissioner to examine and pursue the matter further.
Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust looks forward to continued engagement with the Government of Telangana towards extending its nutrition initiatives to Anganwadi children and supporting their early childhood development.
Exploring New Avenues for Morning Nutrition in Kerala
On 30 September, Shri Santosh Allath, Trustee & Chief Alliances Officer, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Rahul, Marketing Head – SaiSure, had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Minister for Education, Kerala, Shri N. Shamsudheen.
During the meeting, Shri Santosh briefed the Hon’ble Minister on the presence of the Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme across the nation and shared the proposal to introduce SaiSure Fortified Health Mix for school children in Kerala.
The interaction provided an opportunity to explore how nutrition support could be extended to children in Kerala through the Morning Nutrition Programme.
Grateful for the opportunity and the valuable interaction.
Shweta Gupta, Minister of Social Welfare and Women & Children Department
H.R. Srinivas -Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of Bihar
Strengthening Nutrition Initiatives in Bihar
On 22nd May in Patna, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust had the privilege of meeting Dr. Shweta Gupta Ji, Hon’ble Minister, Social Welfare & Women and Child Development Department, Government of Bihar, to discuss nutritional support initiatives for Anganwadi children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The meeting followed discussions with Sri H.R. Srinivas Ji, IAS – Additional Chief Secretary. Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust was represented by: ▪️ Ashish Bhardwaj – Trustee & CDO ▪️ Chandan Kumar – Manager – Operations (Bihar, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh). During the meeting, Ashish Bhardwaj Ji presented Annapoorna’s nutrition intervention models and shared details of the SaiSure fortified health mix designed to support the health and holistic development of Anganwadi children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. He also highlighted the SaiSure Millet Report developed by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),
Shri Tankadhar Tripathy Ji,
Meeting ,Hon'ble MLA of Jharsuguda, Odisha.
Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust had the privilege of meeting Shri Tankadhar Tripathy Ji, Hon'ble MLA of Jharsuguda, Odisha. The Trust was represented by Sri Tirumareddi Ramesh, Manager – Government Alliances & CSR Operations, who briefed the Hon'ble MLA about the Trust's Morning Nutrition Programme — currently serving children across 25 States and 4 Union Territories pan India. The discussion centred on expanding this initiative in Odisha, with an initial plan to reach 10,000 students under his guidance. The Hon'ble MLA warmly appreciated the initiative, acknowledged its potential to benefit needy children in the state, and extended his support towards rolling out the programme in his constituency. He advised the Trust to submit a proposal to the District Commissioner to take the discussions forward.
Sri Adluri Laxman Kumar Rao
Sri Adluri Laxman Kumar Rao
Strengthening Nutrition Initiatives for Children in Telangana
Sri Anand Kadali, CEO & Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Sri Srikant Vooturi and Sri Pottabathini Kumaraswamy, had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Minister for SC, ST & Minority Welfare - Sri Adluri Laxman Kumar Rao on 4th June in Hyderabad to discuss the continuation and expansion of morning nutrition initiatives in Telangana. The Hon’ble Minister appreciated Annapoorna Trust’s ongoing partnership with the Government of Telangana in serving SaiSure Ragi Multi Nutrient Health Mix with jaggery to more than 16 lakh government school students across the state. He also expressed his willingness to facilitate a meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister to present Annapoorna Trust’s proposal directly for the possible expansion of the nutrition initiative to Anganwadi children in Telangana. We remain grateful for the continued encouragement and support from the Government of Telangana as we work together towards ensuring better nutrition, health, and well-being for children across the state.
Ms. Anitha Ramachandran,
Discussions on Expanding Nutrition Support to Anganwadi Children in Telangana
Sri Anand Kadali, CEO & Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Sri Srikant Vooturi and Sri Pottabathini Kumaraswamy, met Ms. Anitha Ramachandran, Secretary to the Government for the Women, Children, Disabled and Senior Citizens (WCD&SC) Department, on 4th June in Hyderabad to discuss the possible expansion of nutrition initiatives to Anganwadi children across Telangana. The team shared details of the morning nutrition programme being implemented for the past four years in the state, currently serving more than 16 lakh government school children.
The discussion also highlighted the scientific validation received by SaiSure from the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under ICMR, along with the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), affirming its nutritional efficacy in addressing micronutrient deficiencies among children. Based on its impact, discussions were held on extending the initiative to Anganwadi children who require nutritional support during their formative years. We remain grateful for the continued encouragement and support from the Government of Telangana as we work towards improving child nutrition and well-being across the state.
Dr.Shalini Rajneesh
Encouraging Support for Expanding Child Nutrition Initiatives Across Karnataka
Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust represented by Trustees – Anand Kadali, Jaiprakash Tallam &Santosh Allath were deeply humbled during the recent interaction with Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, IAS, Chief Secretary of Karnataka, who has been supporting and guiding our nutrition initiatives for nearly a decade. Speaking about SaiSure, the micronutrient supplement provided to children through our programs, she beautifully remarked that it is akin to prasadam — a gift of nourishment offered with compassion. She noted that the small 5-gram serving of SaiSure, added to the milk powder provided under the Government of Karnataka’s Ksheera Bhagya Scheme, is creating meaningful nutritional impact among children across the state. What resonated deeply was her observation that the strength of the initiative lies not merely in the product, but in the spirit of selfless service and dedication behind it at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli.
During the meeting, discussions were also held regarding the possible expansion of nutrition interventions to the Anganwadi sector across Karnataka, potentially benefiting nearly 18 lakh children through a collaborative fortified ragi model. Dr. Shalini Rajneesh expressed keen interest in the initiative and conveyed her intention to brief the Hon’ble Chief Minister on the impact and scale of the work carried out by Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust. We also had constructive discussions with officials from the Finance and Education Departments regarding the continuation and strengthening of current projects. Such encouragement from senior government leadership is both inspiring and motivating as we continue working towards ensuring that every child receives the nutrition they deserve.
Ms Usha Rani G
A Shared Commitment to Child Health and Nutrition
On 30th May, Sri Prabhakar Gupta, Trustee & CPO, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, along with Srikanth Vooturi, Regional Manager – Operations (Telangana), and team members Shastri Prathuri and Dilip Kumar, had the privilege of meeting G. Usha Rani, Additional Director (Midday Meals) and Director of Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Hyderabad.
The discussion focused on the continuation and expansion of the Trust’s nutrition initiatives across Telangana. Ms. Usha Rani appreciated the Trust’s dedicated efforts in serving school children with SaiSure Ragi Multi Nutrient Health Mix with Jaggery in partnership with the Government of Telangana over the past four years. She expressed her continued support for the initiative and referred the proposal for continuation of the Morning Nutrition Programme to the Director for further consideration.
We remain deeply grateful to the Government of Telangana for its continued encouragement and partnership as we work together towards improving nutrition, health, and well-being among children across the state.
