Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has partnered with Volvo Group India, a company that manufactures and supplies commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and engines, to provide Morning Nutrition to government school children in Hoskote Taluk, Bengaluru Rural district. This initiative will benefit nearly 17,000 students across 272 government schools. Under the program, SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi-Nutrient Health Mix is served alongside government-sponsored milk through the Ksheera Bhagya scheme.
The event took place on 27th November 2024 at GKBMS School, Kammavari Pete, Hoskote, in the esteemed presence of:
– Sharath Bachegowda, MLA of Hoskote Assembly Constituency
– Bailanjannappa P, DDPI, Bangalore Rural
– G.V. Rao, CSR Director, Volvo Group India
– Jayaprakash Tallam, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust
This gathering marked a significant step towards promoting the welfare of government school children through the Morning Nutrition initiative.
Sharath Bache Gowda, MLA of Hoskote, addressed the audience, saying, “Much before I became a politician, I was heading Evexia Nutritions. I am proud to say that we collaborated with Annapoorna Trust during its early days, upon the request of Dr. Satish Babu, a reputed endocrinologist in Bengaluru, to help develop the fortified health mix formulation. The SaiSure Multi-Nutrient Health Mix addresses both visible and hidden (silent) hunger effectively. I am also aware of Volvo India’s contributions to benefit local communities, and I am very thankful for this meaningful gesture. Additionally, I am delighted that under our Congress Government, the SaiSure Ragi Fortified Health programme has been expanded across Karnataka, benefitting 55.6 lakh children Statewide.”
Sri G.V. Rao, CSR Director at VOLVO Group India, shared, “Volvo has always been at the forefront of supporting local communities. Our initiatives range from setting up mobile vans to assist heart and cancer patients, developing infrastructure in Anganwadi centres and schools, to establishing training centres for Anganwadi workers. Now, we are proud to partner with Annapoorna Trust in providing fortified health mix to school students.”
Bailanjannappa P, DDPI Bangalore Rural, stated, “Students have developed a liking for milk ever since the SaiSure Ragi Fortified Health Mix was introduced.”
Jayaprakash Tallam, Trustee at Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, spoke on the occasion, saying, “SaiSure nutrition aids in the physical and mental development of children. We have developed this wonder product exclusively for their well-being. This health mix meets 50% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) requirements and is offered to children free of cost, thanks to the support of corporates, institutions, and individual donors.”
SaiSure Millet (Ragi) Multi-Nutrient Health Mix is a specially formulated supplement designed to support the overall health and well-being of children, addressing malnutrition and fostering a healthier future generation.
This large-scale collaboration takes forward our mission to ensure that no child should go to school hungry while it reflects Volvo Group’s unwavering dedication to societal development through impactful CSR initiatives. This initiative will ensure morning nutrition for thousands of children, and looks forward to creating a lasting impact in the Hoskote constituency.
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