PM addresses UN Food Systems Summit in Italy

Kathmandu, July 24: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ today addressed the United Nations Food Systems 2023 Stocktaking Moment in Italy, Rome.

Addressing the Moment Prime Minister Prachanda highlighted the School Meal Programme of Nepal saying that School meals programs play a critical role in promoting students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being.

“They go beyond providing nourishment, acting as a catalyst for positive change in food systems. In developing countries, including LDCs and LLDCs, they have also contributed to reducing the dropout rates from school.” PM Prachanda said.

“Nepal’s experience with school feeding is a success story. It has integrated agriculture, education, food security, nutrition, health, and sanitation in the best way. As such, 3.3 million children, including girls, all over the country are directly benefitting every day from the programme.” The PM said, “We have seen impressive results of school nutrition in boosting enrollment, attendance, and learning outcomes.”