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Education
Teachers Use Free Travel Savings to Feed Plantation Workers' Children in Kerala
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:32 PM
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In Kerala, teachers have redirected savings from free travel allowances into providing meals for children of plantation workers.
In a heartening initiative, teachers across Kerala are channeling the savings accrued from free travel allowances into feeding the children of plantation workers. The move comes as part of a broader effort to support families in remote plantation areas where access to nutritious meals can be limited.
The teachers, who benefit from a government scheme that waives travel costs, have pooled their savings to purchase bulk food items. These items are then distributed to children during school hours, ensuring they receive at least one wholesome meal each day.
Local education officials have praised the initiative, noting that it not only improves child nutrition but also strengthens community ties between teachers and plantation families. While the exact number of beneficiaries has not yet been released, the program has already reached several schools in the region.
The teachers, who benefit from a government scheme that waives travel costs, have pooled their savings to purchase bulk food items. These items are then distributed to children during school hours, ensuring they receive at least one wholesome meal each day.
Local education officials have praised the initiative, noting that it not only improves child nutrition but also strengthens community ties between teachers and plantation families. While the exact number of beneficiaries has not yet been released, the program has already reached several schools in the region.