MID-DAY Meal Scheme

It was first conceptualized in 1995 to improve enrolment, retention and attendance of students along with improving nutritional levels among children via National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE).

• With subsequent changes in 2004 and 2006, the scheme was revised to provide cooked mid-day meals to students studying in class 1 to 5. In 2007 though, the scheme was extended for the students of class 8.

Issues and Controversies

• With time the focus of the scheme has been limited to ensure wider reach rather than maintaining quality. The government only concentrates on statistics as to how many number of ....