Guwahati: The Assam government is expanding its school nutrition programme with greater emphasis on dietary diversity and child health, covering nearly 28.97 lakh children under the PM POSHAN scheme in 2026-27, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. The state has also expanded the distribution of ragi-based health drinks, with around 11.75 lakh children currently benefiting from the initiative. Ragi, known for its nutritional value and rich mineral content, is being incorporated into the school nutrition programme as part of efforts to improve dietary diversity among children. Around 4.75 lakh children are receiving the additional eggs under the initiative. The Assam government has been emphasising the need to link school education with child health and nutrition, particularly for children from economically vulnerable families.