Overview
In April 2026, the Vivek Sanjivani unit of Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Varanasi, conducted a child welfare outreach programme across villages in the Mirzapur and Azamgarh districts of Uttar Pradesh. The initiative provided nutritious food items, educational materials, and hygiene supplies to children from underserved communities, with a view to supporting their physical well-being, learning, and overall development.
A total of 98 children were benefited across two distribution drives held during the month.
Distribution Drive 1 — Lalganj Village, Azamgarh
Date: 25 April 2026 Location: Lalganj Village, District Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh Beneficiaries: 50 Children
Food Items Distributed
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Daliya | 25 kg |
| Gram | 10 kg |
| Flattened Rice (Poha) | 20 kg |
| Groundnut | 3 kg |
| Edible Oil | 5 litres |
| Milk | 40 litres |
| Sweets | 9 kg |
| Dates | 16 kg |
| Cashew Nuts | 8 kg |
| Biscuit Packets | 52 Nos. |
| Horlicks | 2 kg |
Educational and Hygiene Supplies Distributed
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pencil | 50 Nos. |
| Eraser | 23 Nos. |
| Sharpener | 23 Nos. |
| Curve and Lines Book | 15 Nos. |
| Colouring Copy Book | 15 Nos. |
| Sahaj Alekhan | 15 Nos. |
Distribution Drive 2 — Rampur Village, Mirzapur
Date: 14 April 2026 Location: Rampur Village, District Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh Beneficiaries: 48 Children
Food Items Distributed
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Daliya | 25 kg |
| Gram | 8 kg |
| Flattened Rice (Poha) | 15 kg |
| Groundnut | 2 kg |
| Edible Oil | 3 litres |
| Milk | 24 litres |
| Sweets | 5.5 kg |
| Dates | 12 kg |
| Cashew Nuts | 3 kg |
| Biscuit Packets | 36 Nos. |
| Horlicks | 1 kg |
Educational and Hygiene Supplies Distributed
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pencil | 47 Nos. |
| Eraser | 17 Nos. |
| Sharpener | 17 Nos. |
| Colouring Copy Book | 17 Nos. |
| Sahaj Alekhan Workbook | 17 Nos. |
| Soap | 49 Nos. |
Summary
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Children Benefited | 98 |
| Districts Covered | Azamgarh, Mirzapur |
| Villages Covered | Lalganj (Azamgarh), Rampur (Mirzapur) |
| Nature of Support | Nutrition, Educational Materials, Hygiene Supplies |
Conclusion
The child welfare drives conducted by Vivek Sanjivani in April 2026 provided essential nutritional and educational support to 98 children across two districts in Uttar Pradesh. By combining food supplementation with the provision of learning materials and hygiene supplies, the initiative sought to address multiple dimensions of child development in a sustained and integrated manner, in keeping with the Mission’s commitment to the holistic welfare of underserved communities.
