Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced a new initiative on Wednesday to provide free breakfast to schoolchildren across the province
During a ceremony in Karachi, the Governor introduced the “Governor’s Initiative for Free Breakfast for Students,” targeting children in government schools. Tessori cited a survey indicating that many children in Sindh skip breakfast due to poverty and inflation, with some having missed out on milk for two years and eggs for six months.
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He highlighted that, similar to the 50,000 children enrolled in the Governor’s House’s IT program, no schoolchild would now attend school without breakfast. The initiative will begin in 100 government schools and expand in phases.
The Governor emphasized that the program will reach beyond Karachi to other parts of Sindh, with a website launching for schools to register for the program.
Tessori expressed gratitude to MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and philanthropist Bashir Farooqui, Chairman of Saylani Welfare Trust, for their support. He mentioned that the Governor’s House consistently introduces new initiatives, including IT and security service classes.
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stressed the urgent need for educational improvement, noting that 25 to 30 million children in Pakistan lack access to education. He pointed out that 60 percent of Pakistan’s population consists of youth or children, with 55 million enrolled in schools. He expressed hope that including the 30 million out-of-school children would significantly improve the educational landscape.
Siddiqui thanked Governor Tessori for supporting the federal government’s educational emergency initiative in Sindh, stating that providing breakfast to underprivileged children would alleviate their burden, reduce poverty, and increase school attendance.
