School nutrition programme launched in Mailsi

MAILSI:

The Punjab government's flagship welfare and education initiative, the School Nutrition Programme, has been formally launched in Tehsil Mailsi with the aim of protecting children from malnutrition and improving their learning abilities by providing balanced nutritional support.

The programme is being implemented across District Vehari, including Tehsil Mailsi, under the Punjab government's vision of "Health and Education Together."

According to official figures, there are 593 government primary schools in District Vehari with a total enrollment of 176,118 students.

All enrolled students will be covered under the nutrition programme.

In Tehsil Mailsi alone, 238 government primary schools have been included in the initiative, benefiting 35,940 students, including 22,500 boys and 13,440 girls.

Under the approved schedule, students will be provided with nutritious milk on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, while biscuits will be distributed every Thursday to help meet their daily nutritional requirements.

District Education Officer and Coordinator of the School Nutrition Programme in Vehari, Mehr Muhammad Javed, said the initiative would not only improve children's physical growth but also significantly enhance school attendance and learning capacity.