HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Advisor to the Minister of Urban Affairs and Itanagar Capital Complex MLA Techi Kaso on Saturday participated in a week-long food distribution programme for schoolchildren under the Tithi Bhojan initiative at Government Upper Primary School, Amarjyoti, Chimpu.
Speaking on the occasion, Kaso said that he felt privileged to spend time with the young students, describing them as the future of the state.
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He appealed to well-off individuals to come forward voluntarily to support children by sponsoring food and other essentials on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
Kaso informed that the Tithi Bhojan initiative, first introduced in Gujarat, has now been started in the Capital Complex as well.
He said that he had recently sponsored healthy food and fruits for schoolchildren after consultations with the education department and administration to ensure proper implementation.
“I have initiated this programme in four schools so far, covering nearly 1,300 students,” Kaso stated, while urging others to join the effort and share their happiness with young learners.
The programme was coordinated by BEO (PM Poshan) Directorate of Elementary Education, Taniang Kumo, along with the Headmaster of Government Upper Primary School Amarjyoti, Tasung Palon.
PM Poshan Superintendent Phool Kumari Tanga also highlighted the importance of the Tithi Bhojan initiative and urged students to maintain cleanliness during food distribution. On the occasion, SMC member Nichi Fachang submitted a two-point memorandum seeking a new borewell and the construction of a boundary wall for the school.
