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The Punjab government has officially launched Phase-II of the School Meal Program, expanding efforts to improve child nutrition and support primary education across the province. The initiative is being implemented by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in collaboration with the Labour and Human Resources Department.
Under the second phase, more than 14,100 students are receiving free meals in 36 selected schools, including government primary schools and labour welfare institutions. The launch ceremony took place at Worker Welfare Primary School in Nishtar Town, where Provincial Minister Khawaja Muhammad Mansha Ullah Butt inaugurated the program alongside PFA Director General Asim Javaid.
The meal program will run for three months and includes a balanced diet consisting of meat, pulses, vegetables, and fresh fruits. Authorities said the focus goes beyond food distribution, aiming to improve overall nutrition awareness and promote healthy eating habits among children.
Health assessments will be conducted before and after the program to measure its impact. Officials also announced plans to extend the initiative to 73 additional labour welfare schools. According to the National Nutritional Survey, nearly 40 per cent of children suffer from stunting, highlighting the urgency of such interventions.