Dera Ghazi Khan: Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s largest school nutrition programme, aimed at combating child malnutrition.

Pilot project, inaugurated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz HERE will provide nutrition-rich milk packs to primary school children in region. programme targets more than 400,000 students in three districts-Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh where child malnutrition rates are highest. Students will receive 175ml milk packs daily, with empty packs to be recycled, generating funds for schools. At launch event, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasiSed government’s dedication to enhancing education sector. She stressed that administration is focused on implementing key reforms aimed at improving both curriculum and overall quality of education. Additionally, she highlighted efforts to upgrade sports facilities in schools, ensuring more holistic development of students. She emphasiSed that Ministry of Education led by Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, has been working tirelessly to serve public and utiliSe resources with integrity. She pledged to address nutritional needs of children within available resources.

Education Minister is responsible for overseeing programme for next five years, ensuring that free milk is provided to children. Maryam Nawaz distributed milk packs to children during her visit to government primary school in Dera Ghazi Khan, discussing health and education with students.