📈 Rs. 22 Mn Ag-Equipment Handed Over for Nuwara Eliya School Meal Program

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment have provided agricultural equipment worth nearly Rs. 22 Mn to farmers and suppliers under the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative in Nuwara Eliya. • Key Financials & Assets: - New Support: ~Rs. 22 Mn in equipment (water tanks, sprayers, garden hoses, crates, and fencing materials). - Cumulative Investment: Over Rs. 92 Mn spent by WFP to date for HGSF implementation and expansion in Nuwara Eliya District. - Funding Source: Global fashion brand Michael Kors via WFP. • Economic & Social Impact: - Sectors Affected: Direct boost to agriculture, local food production, and national school nutrition programs. - Community Livelihoods: Connects schools with regional food producers, empowering rural communities—especially boosting employment and income for women. - Child Health & Education: Delivers nutritious meals to children to support learning potential, attendance, and overall health.