India: School Lunch Program

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What is the main objective of the mid-day meal scheme in India?

  • To encourage children to work part-time jobs
  • To provide scholarships to high-achieving students
  • To promote physical education in schools
  • To improve the nutritional status of children (correct)

What is the main difference in the nutritional content of meals provided for Primary Schools versus Secondary Schools in India?

  • Vitamin content
  • Fat content
  • Caloric content (correct)
  • Sugar content

Which two items are included in the mid-day meal provided in Indian schools?

  • Pasta and salad
  • Burger and fries
  • Pizza and soda
  • Rice and roti (correct)

What is the largest food and nutrition assistance program in the world?

<p>School Lunch Program in India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the mid-day meal scheme start in India?

<p>1995 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Mid-day Meal Scheme in India?

<p>To address hunger and malnutrition in disadvantaged children (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible to receive the midday meal under the scheme?

<p>Children up to Class VIII in specific types of schools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Mid-day Meal Scheme contribute to education?

<p>By increasing enrolment of disadvantaged children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides nutrition, what is another purpose of the Mid-day Meal Scheme?

<p>To support children during droughts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of schools are not covered under the Mid-day Meal Scheme eligibility criteria?

<p>Private schools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Mid-Day Meal Scheme Objectives

  • Aims to improve nutritional status of school-age children.
  • Seeks to enhance school enrollment, attendance, and retention rates.

Nutritional Content

  • Meals for Primary Schools are generally richer in calories and proteins to cater to younger children’s developmental needs.
  • Secondary School meals are often more diverse but may have lower caloric density as older children have different dietary requirements.

Food Items Included

  • High-energy food items such as rice or rotis.
  • Dals (lentils) to provide essential proteins.

Global Context

  • The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is the largest food and nutrition assistance program worldwide.

History of the Scheme

  • Initiated in India in the year 1995.

Eligibility Criteria

  • All children enrolled in government and government-aided schools from grades 1 to 8 are eligible for midday meals.
  • The scheme focuses on food provision for economically disadvantaged groups.

Educational Contribution

  • Supports enhancement in children's cognitive abilities and academic performance.
  • Encourages sustained school attendance and reduces dropout rates.

Additional Purpose

  • Fosters social equity by bringing together children from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusion and cohesiveness.

Excluded Schools

  • Private and unaided schools are not covered under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme eligibility criteria.

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