Annapoorna Trust collaborates with Karnataka Government to prioritise needs of malnourished children

The critical intervention starts with children aged 3 to 6 years in the Anganwadi sections

Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust has now joined forces with the Government of Karnataka and CreditAccess Grameen Limited Foundation to further enhance the reach towards Anganwadi children.

In addition to our ongoing support for school-going children, the Trust is now taking a more targeted approach by prioritising the needs of SAM & MAM children who require high-energy, nutrient-dense food, specifically addressing malnutrition. The critical intervention starts with children aged 3 to 6 years in the Anganwadi sections. These early interventions will help ensure proper growth and prevent conditions like anaemia, wasting, and stunting. The first phase of the collaborative initiatives is expected to improve the lives of close to 4,000 children in the aspirational district of Yadgir along with Chamarajanagar, Bagalkot, Haveri & Dharwad in Karnataka state.

Siddeshwara N K A S – Director at Women & Child Development, Govt of Karnataka says, “It’s heartening to see corporates and NGOs stepping forward to collaborate with the government. Such partnerships hold immense potential for creating a meaningful and lasting impact.”

Marking the commencement of this important initiative, a formal MOU was signed on 18th September 2024. The Minister of Women and Child Development Lakshmi R. Hebbalkar congratulated Annapoorna Trust, CreditAccess Grameen & directors of Women & Child Development for their initiatives to combat malnutrition in SAM and MAM children in Karnataka state.