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Mid-day Meals

Assam govt to file FIR against schools over irregularities in mid-day meals

The issue was raised by AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam when BJP legislator Dharmeswar Konwar asked a question regarding irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme

Assam govt to file FIR against schools over irregularities in mid-day meals
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 9:20 AM IST

PM Modi pays tributes to ex-Tamil Nadu CM Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to former Tamil Nadu chief minister K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary and said his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for all. Born in Tamil Nadu in 1903, Kamaraj rose to become one of the leading Congress leaders and his tenure as chief minister of Madras State, later renamed Tamil Nadu, is known for its emphasis on social welfare, especially education. He is credited with pioneering the mid-day meal scheme to boost school attendance among the poor sections of society. "I pay homage to Thiru K. Kamaraj on his Jayanti. A stalwart who devoted his life to India's development, his emphasis on social empowerment is a guiding force for us all. We reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision towards poverty alleviation and public welfare," Modi tweeted.

PM Modi pays tributes to ex-Tamil Nadu CM Kamaraj on his birth anniversary
Updated On : 15 Jul 2023 | 2:36 PM IST

Raj govt sanctions over Rs 860 cr for inclusion of milk in mid-day meals

The Rajasthan government on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 864 crore for daily inclusion of milk in mid-day meals to school students up to Class 8 across the state. At present, sweetened-hot milk is served twice a week in government schools under the 'Mukhyamantri Bal Gopal Yojana', launched on November 29, 2022. To further boost the nutritional value of the daily mid-day meals, milk will now be provided during the remaining four days as well for all students of classes 1 to 8, an official statement said. The scheme, announced by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the 2023-24 state budget, will be started in government schools, madrassas and special training centers to ensure that students opting for mid-day meals are provided milk as well. According to the statement, Gehlot has approved a budget provision of Rs 864 crore for daily inclusion of milk in mid-day meals. Based on another announcement in the budget, the government said canals and distributaries in Kota, Bundi and Baran ..

Raj govt sanctions over Rs 860 cr for inclusion of milk in mid-day meals
Updated On : 09 May 2023 | 6:26 PM IST

A chicken and egg situation: Problems in mid-day meal scheme implementation

Analysis of data shows that India has fewer states now providing egg in mid-day meal schemes, even fewer are provisioning fruits and only a third of the states/UTs are giving milk to children

A chicken and egg situation: Problems in mid-day meal scheme implementation
Updated On : 21 Aug 2021 | 1:17 AM IST

Delhi govt school students to get dry ration for 6 months: Kejriwal

The move comes in view of the continued closure of schools since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Delhi govt school students to get dry ration for 6 months: Kejriwal
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 11:06 PM IST

New education policy proposes breakfast for children besides mid-day meals

In locations where hot meals are not possible, a simple but nutritious meal may be provided

New education policy proposes breakfast for children besides mid-day meals
Updated On : 02 Aug 2020 | 1:41 PM IST

Covid-19 undoing decades of progress in reducing malnutrition among kids

Globally, a further 6,000 children under age 5 could die each day due to reduction in routine health coverage during the pandemic

Covid-19 undoing decades of progress in reducing malnutrition among kids
Updated On : 06 Jun 2020 | 11:18 AM IST

MPs across party lines demand end to Parliament session over Covid-19

Only MPs, staff and journalists are allowed to enter the Parliament from Monday.

MPs across party lines demand end to Parliament session over Covid-19
Updated On : 16 Mar 2020 | 10:33 PM IST

Mini anganwadis for malnourished kids in remote areas is need of the hour

Many children do not get nutritional food because they live in faraway areas and cannot reach the main centre by foot

Mini anganwadis for malnourished kids in remote areas is need of the hour
Updated On : 14 Sep 2019 | 10:04 PM IST

Over 900 children fell ill in past 3 yrs after eating mid-day meals: HRD

The ministry had received 35 complaints from 15 states and Union Territories regarding substandard food quality during the same period

Over 900 children fell ill in past 3 yrs after eating mid-day meals: HRD
Updated On : 14 Jul 2019 | 4:33 PM IST

Time to provide mid-day meals during school holidays: HRD ministry

Under the mid-day meal scheme, every enrolled child, aged 6-14 years and studying in classes 1 to 8, is provided hot cooked meals having certain notified nutritional standards

Time to provide mid-day meals during school holidays: HRD ministry
Updated On : 27 Oct 2017 | 2:57 PM IST