Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Colombo, March 24 () - The Education Ministry has undertaken measures to offer a main meal at school to every student in Grades 1 through 5, starting tomorrow.

The decision was taken into consideration following recommendations from nutritionists.

Minister Susil Premajayantha had given instructions to serve the breakfast between 7.30 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. before the students engage in educational activities.

He said the Ministry has paid more attention to maintaining the food at a high level of nutrition and health.

"Under the theme of fostering a healthy and active generation of children, the school meal programme introduced for 2024 targets several objectives.

"These include diminishing nutritional issues among ...