Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme Launched Across Four Taluks of Bengaluru Rural in Partnership with Volvo Group CSR Trust India
7th September 2026 | Vijayapura, Devanahalli Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District
A significant step towards strengthening child nutrition and supporting the educational journey of government school children was marked with the launch of the Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme in Bengaluru Rural District, in partnership with Volvo Group CSR Trust India.
The programme was inaugurated at the Government Kannada & English Medium Boys School, Vijayapura, Devanahalli Taluk, and will extend Morning Nutrition support across the four taluks of Devanahalli, Hosakote, Nelamangala and Doddaballapura. The programme agenda included the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, distribution of SaiSure Fortified Ragi Malt and serving of Ragi Malt to students.
The event was graced by Shri K. H. Muniyappa, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka and Bengaluru Rural District In-charge Minister, as the Chief Guest. Dr. K. N. Anuradha, IAS, DC, Bengaluru Rural District; Dr. Vasanthi Amar, IAS, CEO, Bengaluru Rural District; Shri K. C. Ramesh, DDPI; Ms. Lalithamma M, BEO, Devanahalli Taluk; Shri G. V. Rao, Director CSR – Volvo Group India & Managing Trustee – Volvo Group Trust; and Shri Sai Prasad Ivaturi, CFO & Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, were among the dignitaries present.
Minister Appreciates the Nutrition Initiative
Addressing the gathering, Shri K. H. Muniyappa appreciated the dedicated services rendered by Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust and Volvo Group towards the welfare of needy schoolchildren. He appreciated Volvo Group’s support in extending Morning Nutrition to government schools across the four taluks of Bengaluru Rural District.
He also appreciated the One World One Family Mission for its commitment to providing services free of cost in the areas of Nutrition, Education and Healthcare, for the benefit of those in need.
Nutrition for Better Growth and Learning
The dignitaries highlighted the important role of nutrition in a child’s physical growth, cognitive development, concentration and learning.
Under the programme, SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi Nutrient Health Mix is provided along with Government-sponsored milk. This nutritional supplementation has been supporting government school children in Karnataka and is designed to help address nutritional gaps during the crucial years of growth. The SaiSure model of providing a nutrition supplement along with government-sponsored milk is an established component of Annapoorna’s Morning Nutrition Programme.
Dr. K. N. Anuradha, IAS, DC, Bengaluru Rural District, emphasised the importance of children regularly consuming the nutrition provided to them. She encouraged the students to focus on their studies and aspire to pursue higher education and careers as engineers, doctors, IAS, IPS and KAS officers.
Volvo Group Expands its Support
Shri G. V. Rao, Director CSR – Volvo Group India, spoke about Volvo Group’s association with Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust over the past three years.
The partnership initially began with Hosakote taluk and has now been expanded to cover all four taluks of Bengaluru Rural District. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that children do not begin their school day on an empty stomach, as hunger can affect their concentration, attention and participation in classroom activities.
He explained that the fortified ragi-based nutrition provides essential nutrients, including proteins, vitamins and micronutrients, helping children begin their school day with better nourishment.
Shri Sai Prasad Ivaturi, CFO & Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, expressed gratitude to Volvo Group for its continued support.
He spoke about the journey of Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, which began in 2012 by serving around 50 children and has grown into a large-scale school nutrition initiative working in collaboration with governments.
Reiterating the Trust’s core mission, he said:
“Let No Child Go to School Hungry Ever.”
Strengthening the SaiSure Journey in Karnataka
Shri Sushanth Karanth, National Manager – Corporate Communications, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, spoke about the nutritional value of SaiSure Fortified Ragi Health Mix and its role in supporting the health and development of children.
The SaiSure programme has been implemented across Karnataka in collaboration with the Government, reaching government and government-aided school children through the State’s Ksheera Bhagya programme. In 2024, the statewide initiative was launched to reach over 55 lakh children, providing SaiSure Millet Multi Nutrient Health Mix along with Government-sponsored milk.
In 2025, during the Budget Session, then Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah announced the increase in SaiSure supplementation from three days to five days a week. This reaffirmed the Government’s commitment towards the health and development of children, while also reflecting the confidence placed in Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust in implementing this large-scale nutrition initiative across the State.
A Collective Commitment to Children
The programme concluded with the ceremonial distribution of SaiSure Ragi Multi Nutrient Health Mix to students in the presence of the dignitaries. Chikkis and Multi-Grain Cookies were also distributed to the children.
The launch reflects a strong collaboration between Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Volvo Group CSR Trust India, the Government of Karnataka, district administration, education department, schools and teachers, united by a common purpose—to ensure that children receive the nutrition they need to learn, grow and realise their potential.
One World One Family 🌍
Let No Child Go to School Hungry Ever ❤️
