LAHORE:Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director-General(DG) Asim Javed and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lesco Engineer Shahid Haider on Friday distributed lunchboxes at the inauguration of the School Nutrition Programme at a girls high school in Shalimar Town.
Speaking at the event, PFA DG said that 8,500 children in government schools across Lahore are receiving lunchboxes on a daily basis as part of the initiative. These lunchboxes which include fortified bread, milk and dry fruits (nuts), aim to ensure children receive nutritious meals throughout the school week. This programme was designed to combat malnutrition and stunting,’ said Asim Javed.