Study of Impact of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Programme on School Enrolment & Retention. Final Report

Abstract

The study has been undertaken by the Mott MacDonald, the consultants at the State level to assess the following objectives: Contribution of MDM in enrolment; Contribution of MDM in retention; Status of daily attendance due to the implementation of the program; Status of attendance before and after MDM; Status of continuity of education due to the implementation of the program. Perception of teachers and students towards MDM as learning enhancement programme; Perception of Parents and community towards MDM as learning enhancement programme; Role of MDM in elimination of discrimination; Participation of SMDC / PRI and parents in MDM; Best Practices / Constraints.