UP Mission Shakti Empowers 4 Schoolgirls To Lead Mid-Day Meal Authority For A Day In Lucknow

Lucknow, October 14: Under the Yogi government's Mission Shakti campaign, four girls from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Kakori, Lucknow, were given a unique opportunity to lead the Mid-Day Meal Authority for a day. Muskan, Sarita, Sakshi, and Radhika – from Class 8 and Class 7 respectively – assumed the role of directors and shared their insights on improving the mid-day meal system.

The students visited the authority on Wednesday and spent the day understanding administrative functioning. They discussed kitchen hygiene, the provision of fresh and nutritious meals, and training for cooks. They suggested ensuring hygiene standards in school kitchen sheds, serving balanced meals, and providing regular training for cooks.

Mid-Day Meal Authority Director Prem Ranjan Singh commended the girls' confidence, leadership, and administrative thinking. He highlighted that initiatives like this help girls develop decision-making abilities, self-confidence, and a sense of social responsibility. The director assured that necessary actions would be taken on the issues of hygiene and nutrition raised by the students.

The director also mentioned that a state-wide cleanliness drive was underway to maintain hygiene in school kitchen sheds and ensure safe, clean, and nutritious meals for children. This initiative under Mission Shakti aims to empower girls, inspire them to pursue careers in public service, and improve the overall mid-day meal system.