807 Children Served Nutritious Meals Daily by NBJK with Support from Feeding India – A Zomato Giveback Initiative

08 May 2025, Hazaribagh: Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) has successfully provided daily nutritious meals to an average of 807 schoolchildren across nine school days from 28 April to 08 May 2025 at its four rural schools in Chouparan block, Hazaribagh district. These schools include Amoli Apurva High School – Mangarh, Amoli Apurva Middle School – Bahera, Amoli Apurva Middle School – Prajapat Nagar, and Chandrakala Devi Daga High School – Kewaliya.

The children, who come from 45 remote villages, received sprouted gram or moong with milk in the morning and a wholesome lunch of rice, pulse, and vegetables. This initiative was made possible through the generous support of Feeding India, a Zomato Giveback initiative, which aims to combat classroom hunger and promote education.

During this period, the schools collectively served 7,264 breakfasts and 7,264 lunches. The meal distribution figures are as follows:

• Amoli Apurva High School, Mangarh – 2,278 meals
• Amoli Apurva Middle School, Bahera – 1,910 meals
• Amoli Apurva Middle School, Prajapat Nagar – 1,476 meals
• Chandrakala Devi Daga High School, Kewaliya – 1,600 meals

NBJK places utmost emphasis on hygiene, nutrition, and health in food preparation, recognizing the significant impact of daily meals on student learning, school attendance, and retention. This initiative has also relieved families of the burden of arranging meals at home, leading to greater parental satisfaction and improved focus among students.

NBJK remains committed to nurturing the potential of rural children through such impactful programs and thanks Feeding India for its continued support in the fight against hunger and illiteracy.