Archive · 24 May 2025
CFTRI Launches Nutrition Program for Malnourished Children
The CFTRI, a research institute, has started a new program to help preschool children in Mysuru who don't have enough to eat.
This program gives them extra food to help them grow healthy.
The program is a team effort, with help from a paper mill and the government's health and child welfare departments.
They gave out special food kits to some children to start the program.
Officials explained that this is important because it helps kids who may not be getting enough nutrients.
They also mentioned it's important to help pregnant women so their babies can be healthy too.
CFTRI launched a nutrition program for malnourished preschool children in Mysuru.
The program is a joint project with Bank Note Paper Mill India, using CSR funds.
It involves the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services and the Directorate of Women and Child Development.
The program aims to provide additional nutrient supplements to reduce malnutrition.
Officials emphasized the importance of addressing malnutrition in both children and pregnant women.
- Who
- CFTRI, Bank Note Paper Mill India, and government departments.
- What
- A nutrition intervention program providing food supplements.
- When
- Launched on Friday.
- Where
- Mysuru district.
- Why
- To reduce malnutrition among preschool children.
- Initiating Organization
- CFTRI (R&D Institute)
- Partners
- Bank Note Paper Mill India, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Directorate of Women and Child Development Department
- Location
- Mysuru district
- Target Group
- Malnourished preschool children
- Funding Source
- Bank Note Paper Mill India (CSR funds)