Varanasi (UP), April 4 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday provided midday meals to children during the launch of the "School Chalo Abhiyan" and distributed textbooks and gifts to the students, according to an official statement.
During the event, Adityanath, along with other dignitaries, released a booklet titled "Shaikshik Navachar Evam Uplabdhiyan". A short film related to the campaign was also screened.
The chief minister, along with other officials, served midday meals to the students at the Composite School in Shivpur and urged children to attend school every day.
He also distributed textbooks for the new academic session.
Adityanath presented certificates to 5 "nipun" schools and as many students in the district.
Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh welcomed the guests, while students of Arya Mahila Inter College, Lahurabir, presented Saraswati Vandana, the statement said.