CM Maryam Nawaz Launches School Nutrition Program in Dera Ghazi Khan

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the School Nutrition Program in Dera Ghazi Khan on Thursday. The initiative aims to provide free milk to students up to the fifth grade.

During the launch ceremony, CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized her dedication to the welfare of children across Punjab. “No matter how far Dera Ghazi Khan is from Lahore, I am not distant from you. I think of all these children as a mother would; these children are VIPs to me,” she stated, highlighting her personal commitment to the region’s youth.

Expressing her surprise and delight at the warm reception she received, Nawaz noted, “I thought the children here wouldn’t know me, but they all do. The love I received from the children today is indescribable.” This connection underscores her resolve to prioritize the needs of children in even the most remote areas.

The School Nutrition Program, launched from Dera Ghazi Khan rather than major cities like Lahore or Rawalpindi, reflects Nawaz’s focus on grassroots development. She acknowledged the challenges facing the province, stating, “I have thousands of schools under my administration in Punjab, with millions of children enrolled. Pakistan is not a wealthy country, and resources are limited, but better times are coming. I will do everything I can to meet the nutritional needs of the children.”

Despite the program’s significant cost, Nawaz affirmed its value, declaring, “This is an expensive program, but nothing is more valuable than our children.”

Maryam Nawaz urged other provincial chief ministers to adopt similar initiatives, stressing the importance of investing in children’s nutrition and education. “I want to work practically, and your Chief Minister is like a mother to you,” she expressed, reinforcing her commitment to practical solutions and long-term development.