Kudumbashree's First Maa Care Kiosk Opened in Anchal School

Plans to expand project in phases with district panchayat, local bodies, edu institutions

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kollam

Nutritious snacks, drinks, stationery, and sanitary napkins – all within easy reach of schoolchildren – are now a reality with the Kudumbashree's 'Maa Care' project, which is being rolled out across schools in the state. First launched in Kasaragod and Kannur, the initiative was implemented in Kollam district, at Anchal East Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary School. The event was inaugurated by Kollam district panchayat president P K Gopan on Monday.

"In some places, students who are unable to bring food have also asked for packed meals to be provided to them. The kiosks will consider such requests depending on what the school authorities and the Kudumbashree entrepreneurs decide," said Gopan.