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PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Scheme)

Central Scheme (All India) Education Application Mode: OFFLINE Active
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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: pmposhan.education.gov.in Authority: Ministry of Education (Central) • State/Region: Central Scheme (All India) • Last Audited: 29 Jul 2026

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Provides one hot cooked meal per day to school-going children to improve nutritional status and classroom attendance.

Detailed Summary

PM POSHAN covers elementary school children in government and government-aided classes 1 to 8, helping tackle malnutrition and dropout rates.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Free hot cooked meal conforming to nutritional standards.
  • Regular health check-ups and monitoring of nutritional indices.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
Domicile State All India (Central Scheme)

Application Process Guide

  1. Implemented directly inside beneficiary schools on active school days.