Gov�t Introduces Eggs, Fruits And Vegetables In Schools

These supplemented food items such as milk and bread, which were introduced in addition to foods such as beans and soft porridge which learners have been consuming historically. Though the new development was planned for 2018/2019 financial year to complement the ongoing supplementary feeding given to primary school pupils, districts have been advised to start procurement now if they have money for the farm produce.

According to Masego Ramakgati, spokesperson of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (under which the primary school feeding programme falls), the feeding augmentation is to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among primary school pupils who are a target group vulnerable to malnutrition.