5 Questions
When was the Mid Day Meal Scheme first launched in post-independent India?
In the early 1960s
Which ministry is responsible for the PM-POSHAN Scheme?
Ministry of Education
How many children does the Midday Meal Scheme serve in India?
120 million
Which Union Territory had the Midday Meal Scheme implemented under the French Administration since 1930?
Puducherry
By when will an additional 24 lakh students receiving pre-primary education at government & government-aided schools be included under the PM-POSHAN Scheme?
By 2022
Study Notes
Mid Day Meal Scheme
- The Mid Day Meal Scheme was first launched in post-independent India.
- The PM-POSHAN Scheme is responsible for overseeing the Mid Day Meal Scheme.
Implementation and Coverage
- The Midday Meal Scheme serves a large number of children in India, with millions of beneficiaries.
- The Union Territory of Puducherry had the Midday Meal Scheme implemented under the French Administration since 1930.
Expansion Plans
- An additional 24 lakh students receiving pre-primary education at government and government-aided schools will be included under the PM-POSHAN Scheme in the future.
- The exact timeline for this expansion is not specified, but it is expected to happen soon.
Test your knowledge about the Mid Day Meal Scheme (POSHAN Scheme) in India with this quiz. Learn about the objectives, implementation, and impact of this school meal programme designed to improve the nutritional status of children.
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