The Sindh government has announced a new initiative to provide free midday meals to students in public schools. This program aims to address malnutrition and food security challenges faced by children in the province. The initiative is being launched in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP).
Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah emphasized the importance of tackling malnutrition and food-related issues in schools. He noted that many parents, due to financial constraints, are unable to provide nutritious meals for their children, which adversely affects their learning process. The program will initially focus on areas where poverty and food insecurity are prevalent, starting with Karachi’s Malir district.
The first phase of the program will provide “hot meal lunch boxes” to 11,000 children in schools. The initiative aims to improve attendance, reduce dropout rates, and encourage families to prioritize sending their children to school instead of work. The program will be monitored closely, and based on its progress and results, it will be extended to other cities.
