HUDCO has launched the "Uphaar milk program" Scheme in Chhattisgarh.

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HUDCO has launched the "Uphaar milk program" Scheme in Chhattisgarh.

Why in the news?

• Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO), a Navratna CPSE, has taken a pivotal step toward addressing child malnutrition by launching a Milk Scheme inChhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts.

Key points:

• The scheme was officially inaugurated on November 30, 2024, by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Honorable Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, at Government School Sendiri, where nutritious milk was distributed to students.
• The initiative will benefit approximately 8,000 students from 28 schools in Rajnandgaon, 43 schools in Bilaspur, and 27 schools in Mungeli for one year.
• Special focus has been given to tribal areas and girls’ schools to ensure maximum impact.
• As part of itsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the scheme aims to enhance children’s nutrition and health.
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