PM POSHAN Shakti Nirman (Mid-Day Meal Scheme)
Free cooked meals for children in government schools — daily
What is PM-POSHAN?
PM POSHAN Shakti Nirman (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme) provides free hot cooked meals to students in government and government-aided primary and upper primary schools across India. It is one of the world's largest school feeding programs, covering over 12 crore children.
Key Benefits
• Free nutritious mid-day meal every school day
• Improves school attendance and reduces dropout rates
• Addresses child malnutrition and hunger
• Menu includes protein, vegetables, and staples as per nutritional norms
• Special focus on girls, SC/ST children, and children with disabilities
Who is Eligible?
All children enrolled in Class 1 to Class 8 in government, government-aided, and local body schools. No application required — enrollment in school is sufficient.
Documents Required
No documents needed. Enrollment in an eligible government school automatically makes a child a beneficiary.
How to Access
Meals are served automatically at the school during lunch break on all working days. If your child's school is not providing PM-POSHAN meals, contact the block education officer or reach us via WhatsApp for assistance.
Scheme Assistance
N. Senthilkumar Nagendran
BJP Zone Incharge, Tamil Nadu — leading Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to bring every Central scheme to your doorstep.
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