Recently, a total of 22 states and Union Territories that responded to the Education Ministry’s call for suggestions on the PM-POSHAN scheme have asked centre to hike the honorarium for PM-POSHAN scheme cooks and helpers.
About PM-POSHAN Scheme:
It was formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
The Scheme is implemented across the country covering all the eligible children without any discrimination of gender and social class.
It aims to provide one hot cooked meal per school day to children studying in Balvatikas (pre-primary), and Classes 1 to 8 across government and government-aided schools.
Objectives:
Enhancing nutritional status of school-going children
Improving enrollment, retention, and attendance in schools, especially among disadvantaged children
Funding Pattern under POSHAN Abhiyan:
60:40 between Centre and States/UTs with legislature
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