Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Andhra Pradesh introduced a millet-based chikki under the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal Scheme to enhance the nutritional intake of students in government schools. The snack is prepared using peanuts, jaggery, and nutritious millets such as ragi, jowar, and bajra. It is distributed three times a week and is monitored through barcode-based tracking to ensure transparency and quality. The initiative aims to improve the intake of calcium, iron, protein, and dietary fibre among children while promoting the consumption of millets, which are nutrient-rich, environmentally sustainable, and widely encouraged across India.