Originally MDM scheme was started- aiming at enhancing enrolment, retention and attendance at school besides simultaneously improving nutritional values among children, and since 1995 it has been implemented across the country’s primary and upper primary government schools and schools aided by the Centre or state governments. The scheme is the world’s largest school-feeding programme reaching out to about 12 crore (1.2 million) children in over 12.65 lakh (1.26 million) schools across the country.
Since states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh with high tribal population have been demanding that 30% of schools operating in these states are private; there is a need to extend the scheme to such private/unaided schools.
Hence, the GOI has now decided to expand the midday meal scheme to such schools in the districts with more than 20% tribal population.
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Dear All
This is regarding a post; we shared with our E-group members dated 15th July’11 pertaining to the flagship government programme ”Mid-day meals plan to cover private schools in tribal areas” based on a report in The Indian Express news paper. We have received a few enquiries asking for further information.
As per our understanding the proposal has been approved by Ministry of HRD in principle and now awaits approval of Cabinet.
We are trying to get further information about the same from the HRD Ministry. Will share the latest development on the scheme, as and when some development takes place.
With warm Regards
Tanvi
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This is definitely a very good step. My congratulations for all the people who made it possible
Dear Sir
Thank you for good informations.
Please provide me the circular Mid-day meals plan to cover pvt schools in tribal areas if approved by the Government
Thanking You
Sincerely yours
Benedict Damor
Secretary
Adidvasi Chetna Shikshan Seva Samiti
Jhabua M.P.
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