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MIDDAY MEAL PROGRAMME NEWS
Centre deliberates on suggestions by states, UTs on PM-POSHAN
December 28, 2025 4:03 am
Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Sikkim, Gujarat and Lakshadweep had, in communications to the Education Ministry in September-October, suggested that breakfast be included under the PM-POSHAN scheme.
Why PM POSHAN is more than just a nutritional intervention
November 29, 2025 3:39 pm
In addition to being a nutritional intervention, the PM POSHAN scheme plays a crucial role in promoting educational access, social equity, and overall child development. How can nutrition awareness among schoolchildren further support these objectives, and how can it be effectively operationalised across India? Check out infographics for quick key insights.
External agency to audit midday meal scheme in Maharashtra schools
January 05, 2025 4:03 pm
The move comes in response to concerns in Maharashtra regarding the execution of the midday meal scheme, aimed at providing nutritious food to schoolchildren.
Centre revises material costs for midday meals in govt schools under PM Poshan
November 28, 2024 4:59 pm
The material costs for midday meals have been increased from Rs 5.45 to Rs 6.19 for primary school students and from Rs 8.17 to 9.29 for upper primary students.
Karnataka to provide 6 six eggs weekly in midday meals for govt school students
July 19, 2024 7:55 am
Azim Premji Foundation will spend Rs 1,500 crore to fund egg distribution to students in Karnataka government schools.
Punjab kinnow growers get a mid-day meal shot in the arm
February 10, 2024 10:38 am
Kinnow farmers in Punjab want schools to directly purchase the fruit from them so that they get a better price.
Maharashtra midday meal: Students’ ID cards to have green, red dots to denote veg & non-veg choices
January 25, 2024 6:45 pm
The decision has drawn flak from across the education sector with educationists calling it an “unnecessary classification”.
Union MoS flags ‘irregularities’ in midday meal scheme, Bengal minister hits back
November 26, 2023 3:30 am
The Union Minister's announcement came a day after Leader of the Opposition in state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari alleged massive irregularities in implementation of the scheme in the state.
Eggs to be given only once a week in Karnataka govt schools' midday meals until July 15
June 21, 2023 5:43 pm
Meanwhile, the state government is also mulling to extend the distribution of eggs to 80 days a year and make it available for high school students as well this academic year.
Midday meal workers march in Kolkata for better wage & benefits
May 31, 2023 6:09 am
Under the banner of the Association of Midday Meal Assistants (AMMA), hundreds of midday meal workers from different parts of the state came to together to march from Sealdah to SN Banerjee Road in Esplanade.
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