New Delhi
Delhi Education Department, and Ladli Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support over 8 lakh students in overcoming malnutrition and anemia.
The collaboration aims to tackle one of the critical health issues faced by children in Delhi by designing effective interventions to change their dietary habits, through regular counseling and monitoring and enhancing the impact of school meals.
Himanshu Gupta, Director of Education, Delhi, and Devendra Kumar, Founder, Ladli Foundation, on Friday signed the MoU at Delhi Government School at Rouse Avenue.
Director Himanshu Gupta on the occasion said that “malnutrition and anemia continue to be a persistent issue for children and it is our responsibility to take action and work for holistic development of the students and we need to work towards providing a brighter future for our students by ensuring that they receive the nutrition they need to lead healthy and productive lives.”
Similarly, Ladli Foundation’s Devendra Kumar said, “We are proud to be a part of this noble initiative and the visionary approach of the Director Education to make a difference in the lives of young students.”
“Through this collaboration, we aim to monitor and ensure the real-time delivery of strategies designed by the Education Department for a healthier future for children in Delhi by addressing the root cause of malnutrition and anemia, and this initiative is scientifically designed to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals that will help them grow and develop to their full potential,” he added.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by all district heads of the department, and was followed by a state-level meeting, where the details of the collaboration were discussed.
The Ladli Foundation, is a national award-winning grassroots-level non-profit organization dedicated to the upliftment of vulnerable populations in marginalized sections of society and implementing its various programs across the country.
