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PM POSHAN (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Education. The scheme provides one hot cooked nutritious meal to children studying in Government and Government-aided schools across the country.
The main purpose of PM POSHAN is to reduce classroom hunger, improve nutrition, increase school attendance, and support the education of children from economically weaker families.
PM POSHAN is the new name of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It ensures that children receive healthy food during school hours so they can focus better on studies and maintain good health.
The scheme benefits children studying in:
Smiley Children Society strongly supports child nutrition and education. In the evenings, after free tuition classes, Smiley Children Society provides food to children so they can continue learning with energy and happiness.
During holidays, the organization provides meals in both the morning and evening for children from poor and vulnerable families.
Prudhvi Moses believes that no child should remain hungry when education is the path to a better future.
Many children from poor families attend school regularly because they receive free nutritious meals. This helps reduce school dropout rates and encourages families to continue their children’s education.
It is a government scheme providing free cooked meals to children in schools.
Children studying in Bal Vatika to Class 8 in Government and aided schools.
Yes, PM POSHAN is the updated version of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
PM POSHAN is one of India’s most important child welfare schemes. It improves nutrition, supports education, reduces hunger, and creates a healthier future for millions of children.
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