In continuation of the Delhi Government's initiative of distributing dry ration as part of mid-day meals in schools, Raghav Chadha, MLA from Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency distributed close to 3,200 rashan kits at two schools in Naraina this week.
"Nutrition is pertinent for the healthy development of a child. Good nutrition also builds stronger immunity. We hope the dry ration kits are helpful to families who've seen some tough times due to COVID-19," said Chadha.
The Rajinder Nagar MLA visited the Baba Bagh School and Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Naraina for the mid-day meal dry ration distribution, and each of the 3,200 kits comprised rice, pulses and refined oil.
Chadha said, "It is a proven fact that malnutrition in every form is harmful for an health. Schools have not yet started full time following which offering hot, cooked meals to school children is ruled out. By distributing rice, pulses and oil, we are only attempting to bridge a small gap."
Last month, the Delhi government had begun the distribution of dry ration as part of mid-day meals in schools. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had kicked off the initiative and distributed dry ration kits at a school in East Delhi.
The mid-day meal scheme, under which students are served cooked meals during school hours disrupted due to the closure of educational institutions because of COVID-19.
