Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) -Bhilai Steel Plant has resumed the distribution of fortified flavoured milk under its flagship “Gift Milk” scheme in villages surrounding the Rowghat, Mahamaya, Dulki, and Kalwar Nagur Mines. The initiative, which had been temporarily suspended due to technical reasons, recommenced on 22nd September 2025, reaching 3,349 students across 104 schools in the buffer zone villages.
Under the programme, children receive 200 ml packets of flavoured milk enriched with Vitamins A and D, supplied through the NDDB Foundation for Nutrition (NFN). The distribution is scheduled for every school day, providing a nutritious supplement in addition to mid-day meal.
By providing daily nutritional support to school-going children, the Gift Milk initiative directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to health, nutrition, and education. The programme is set to make a tangible impact on child nutrition and learning outcomes across Narayanpur, Kanker, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, and Balod districts, reflecting SAIL-BSP’s vision of “building strong steel and stronger futures.”
