As part of National Nutrition Week, a school-based nutrition education programme was launched in the capital on Tuesday by Amway India in collaboration with the Nourishing Schools Foundation.

The initiative will be rolled out across six government and NGO-run schools in Delhi, reaching an estimated 6,000 people, including about 1,500 children, in its first year. It aims to integrate nutrition learning into daily school routines through interactive games, activities and specially designed toolkits. Teachers will also receive training, while children will be encouraged to adopt healthy habits and spread awareness within their communities.

At the launch event, officials from the Delhi education department, teachers and representatives of non-profit organisations highlighted the importance of food literacy and healthy habits from an early age. Students contributed with presentations on nutrition and wellbeing.

“School-age is a decisive stage to shape lifelong habits, and nutrition is at the heart of that journey. By investing in early, preventive action, we are empowering children to become agents of change in their communities,” said Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India.

Archana Sinha, co-founder of the Nourishing Schools Foundation, added: “By equipping children with the right knowledge and skills, we can create a ripple effect of healthier choices that lasts a lifetime.”

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