Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme Launched in Sonbhadra in Collaboration with Northern Coalfields Limited
Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh | 1 October 2026
The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has launched its Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme in Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Singrauli. The initiative aims to provide nutritional support to 10,000 government school students, contributing to their health, well-being and overall development.
The programme was formally launched on 1 October 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening morning nutrition support for school-going children in the district.
Nutritious Start to the School Day
Under the initiative, children will be served SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi Nutrient Health Mix mixed with milk as part of their morning nutrition.
SaiSure is a fortified, nutrient-dense health mix developed to complement the nutritional needs of growing children. The formulation incorporates essential micronutrients such as Iron, Calcium, Vitamins A, D and B12, and Folic Acid, along with the nutritional benefits of millet.
Fortified nutrition plays an important role in addressing micronutrient requirements during childhood. SaiSure is nutrition designed by experts with child-specific nutritional requirements in mind, helping provide children with a wholesome and nourishing start to their school day.
The Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme seeks to complement children’s regular meals by ensuring that nutrition reaches them directly at school, where they can benefit from a consistent and structured morning nutrition intervention.
NCL’s Support for Child Nutrition
The initiative has been made possible through the support and partnership of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), Singrauli.
The Trust expresses its sincere gratitude to Sri Rajeev Ranjan Ji, GM – CSR, NCL, for his farsighted vision and support in enabling this initiative. The Trust also appreciates Sri Abhishek Ji, Manager – CSR, for his dedicated efforts, coordination and overall contribution towards taking the programme forward.
Special appreciation is also extended to Sri Rajaram Ji, Manager – CD, NCL, whose initiative from the early stages and continued efforts played an important role in bringing the programme to fruition.
The launch was attended by Sri Sunil Prajapati Ji, Block Education Officer (BEO), representing the district education administration. Sri Rajaram Ji represented Northern Coalfields Limited at the launch
Annapoorna Trust Representation
The Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust was represented by:
- Shri Ashish Bhardwaj – Trustee & CDO
- Shri Chandan Kumar – Manager – Operations (Bihar, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh)
- Shri Arvind Kumar – Assistant Regional Manager – Operations (NCR)
The presence of the Trust’s team, NCL representatives and the district education administration reflected the collaborative effort behind the launch and the shared commitment to improving nutrition among school-going children.
Working Together for Healthier Children
The collaboration between NCL, the district administration and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust brings together corporate social responsibility, community participation and a structured school-based nutrition programme to support children during their formative years.
With the launch in Sonbhadra, the Annapoorna Morning Nutrition Programme takes another step towards its vision of “No Child Should Go to School Hungry Ever.”
The Trust looks forward to working closely with Northern Coalfields Limited and the district administration to create a meaningful and sustained impact on the lives of children in Sonbhadra.
Together, let us work towards a future where every child begins the school day nourished, healthy and ready to learn.
