Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kerala Anganwadi Menu Adds Biryani After Boy's Viral Plea
A little boy named Shanku didn't like the food (upma) at his preschool (anganwadi).
He asked his mom to record a video of him asking for biryani and chicken fry instead.
His mom posted it online, and it went viral!
The video caught the attention of the government, and they changed the menu to include egg biryani.
This is part of a new menu designed to make the food healthier for the kids, with less sugar and more good stuff to help them grow.
Shanku is excited to try the new food when he returns home!
A 4-year-old boy named Shanku went viral after requesting biryani instead of upma at his anganwadi.
His mother posted the video on Instagram, leading to significant attention.
The Women and Child Development Minister Veena George responded by including egg biryani in the revised menu.
The revised menu aims to reduce sugar and salt intake and include more calories and protein.
Shanku, who is currently in Qatar, is looking forward to the new menu.
- Who
- Shanku, his mother Aswathy Ashok, and the Women and Child Development Minister Veena George.
- What
- A 4-year-old's viral video requesting biryani led to menu changes.
- When
- The video went viral in February, and the revised menu was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- Shanku disliked upma and requested biryani in his anganwadi menu.
- Shanku's Official Name
- Trijal S Sundhar
- Shanku's Native Place
- Prayar near Oachira, Alappuzha
- Mother's Name
- Aswathy Ashok
- Father's Name
- Somasundhar
- Father's Workplace
- Al Khor, Qatar
- Included in the revised menu
- Egg biryani, pulao