New Delhi. Amway India, one of the leading
companies supporting health and wellbeing needs, is addressing the critical
issue of childhood malnutrition through a transformative initiative to support
a healthier future for India's underprivileged children. According tothe Ministry of Women and Child
Development, 7.7% of children (around 43 lakh) in India are malnourished[1],
highlighting a critical issue that the government is prioritizing with efforts
to improve nutritional outcomes. Committed to the cause
of childhood malnutrition,as
part ofNutrilite’s 90th-anniversary celebration, Amway, supported by its
distributors and employees, has collaborated with The Akshaya Patra Foundation
to sponsor over 90,000 nutritious meals for children in government schools.
In
the spirit of Children's Day, the initiative extended furtherwith educational
sessions toempower students with knowledge about nutrition, hygiene, mental
health, and balanced diets. Amway volunteers actively participated by serving
nutritious meals to the children. This impactful initiative spanned eight key
locations: Delhi, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
and Chennai, aiming to spark meaningful change for a brighter future.
Commenting on the Children's Day initiative, Mr Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director, Amway India, said, "For nine decades our flagship nutrition brand, Nutrilite, has been inspiring people to live a healthy life by promoting optimal health and wellbeing. As part of Nutrilite’s 90th-anniversary celebrations, with the support of our distributors and employees, we are proud to collaborate with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to provide over 90,000 nutritious meals to children in government schools alongside imparting essential nutrition education.
Through this initiative, students gain valuable knowledge on making healthier choices—covering balanced diets, mental health, and hygiene practices empowering them to lead brighter, healthier lives. We firmly believe that proper nutrition is the foundation for the growth and success of young minds.In a country where India contributes a third of the global burden of malnutrition[2], nurturing children through adequate nutrition is not just important—it is essential. To this end, we're steadfast in our commitment to building a healthier nation for a better tomorrow.”
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