Education
PM Poshan Shakti Nirman
Ministry of Education · Launched 2021
Provides a hot, cooked mid-day meal to school children to improve nutrition, encourage enrolment and reduce dropout rates.
Key benefit
One free hot cooked meal on every school day for eligible students.
Eligibility criteria
- Children studying in government and government-aided schools
- Covers primary and upper-primary classes
- Enrolled and attending the eligible school
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Documents required
- School enrolment record
- Aadhaar Card of the student (if available)
How to apply
- 1No separate application is needed for enrolled students
- 2The meal is served at the school on every working day
- 3Parents can raise concerns with the school management committee
Frequently asked questions
Who receives meals under PM POSHAN?
All children enrolled in eligible government and government-aided schools receive a free hot cooked meal on school days.