Mysuru College Launches Daily Midday Meals for 640 Girl Students

Mysuru College Launches Daily Midday Meals for 640 Girl Students

The Government Women's First Grade College in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, will launch a midday meal program on Monday. This initiative aims to provide hot meals to around 640 girl students every day. The college primarily serves female students from rural areas and economically weaker sections.

Supporting Academic Aspirations

College authorities explained that this program ensures hunger does not hinder higher education. Students can now focus better on their studies with the assurance of nutritious, hot food on campus. The college offers undergraduate programs in BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, and BCA. Many rural students enroll in these disciplines.

Key Figures Behind the Initiative

GT Devegowda, the MLA of Chamundeshwari assembly constituency and president of the College Development Committee, took the lead in introducing this midday meal program. He collaborated with the Akshaya Patra Foundation and received support from Iskcon. Krishna Swami, president of Iskcon and Akshaya Patra in Mysuru, and Krishna Keshava Das, vice-president of Akshaya Patra, will attend the launch event. DS Pratima, joint director of the collegiate education department, and the college principal will also participate.

Broader Vision for Student Welfare

According to a college release, this midday meal initiative is part of a larger plan by the College Development Committee. The committee plans to roll out several development-oriented programs in the coming days. These initiatives aim to increase student enrolment and create comprehensive academic and welfare support systems. The goal is to enable girl students to successfully pursue higher education without financial or nutritional barriers.

The program promises to deliver Akshaya Patra meals daily, ensuring consistent support for the students. This step reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for women from disadvantaged backgrounds. It addresses practical challenges faced by rural students, making higher education more accessible and sustainable.