Mahasamund: Invitation feast program: An ideal confluence of nutrition and education

507 invitation feasts were organized in Mahasamund district, 29251 students participated

Mahasamund : The Nevta Bhojan program is a better and unique initiative towards harmony with community participation. This seems to improve the coordination between society and education. As per the vision of Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, this scheme started on 16 February, through which parents, donors and social representatives are visiting schools and sharing happiness with all the children studying in the school along with their children. A new initiative for the better future of children in Mahasamund district has not only improved their nutritional level, but has also increased the importance of education and community participation. The “Nyota Bhojan” program being run under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana has left a deep positive impression among the children and the community.

The objective of the “Nyota Bhojan” program is to provide nutritious food to the students, so that their physical and mental development gets a boost. In this program, donors, social organizations, and the local administration together organized special meals in schools, in which the children not only got nutritious food, but were also made aware of the importance of education and health.
A total of 29,251 students were benefited from this program organized 507 times in Mahasamund district. In Bagbahara block, 13,484 children were provided nutritious food in 238 events. In Saraipali, 4,406 students benefited through 70 events. Similarly, 45, 60, and 94 events were successfully organized in Pithora, Basna, and Mahasamund blocks respectively.

The biggest reason for the success of “Nyota Bhoj” was community participation. Donors, public representatives, and dignitaries of the society participated enthusiastically in it. This initiative showed that when society and administration work together, big changes are possible. It is being seen as a step towards social harmony. This program not only provided nutritious food to the children, but also increased their interest in education and awareness about health. Better nutrition improved the children’s ability to concentrate on their studies and also boosted their physical development. “Nyota Bhoj” has proved that with the right thinking and collective efforts, any challenge can be overcome. This program is not only a step towards giving a better life to the children, but has also become a symbol of unity and participation in the society.