A heartwarming video featuring a young boy named Shanku requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at an anganwadi in Kerala has gained widespread attention. The video, shared by Shanku's mother on Instagram, quickly went viral and prompted discussions about the menu at childcare centers.
State Minister for Health, Women, and Child Welfare, Veena George, shared the video on her Facebook page and announced that the anganwadi's menu would be reviewed. In her post, she acknowledged Shanku's request and assured that the government would consider incorporating diverse meal options while ensuring nutritional value. George also extended her warm regards to Shanku, his mother, and the anganwadi staff.
The video has received overwhelming support from netizens, with many suggesting improvements to meal options for children in anganwadis. Kerala, which has around 33,000 anganwadis, has already introduced schemes to provide eggs and milk to enhance children's nutrition. The viral video has reignited conversations about the importance of offering varied and nutritious meals to children in these centers.