2nd Half Yearly Monitoring Report of Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi (Monitoring Institution) on Mid Day Meal Scheme for the State/UT of Jharkhand. Period: 1st April to 30th Sep. 2011. Districts Covered 1. Simdega 2. Gumla 3. Lohardaga 4. Garhwa 5. Palamau 6.Latehar

Abstract

The main objectives of this half yearly report were:

· Assessment and analysis of the implementation of approved interventions and processes underlying these interventions at school level keeping in view the overreaching goals of the provisions under Right to Food Act 2009, and · Verify process and procedures undertaken for implementation of MDM by sample check progress in achievement of some key outcome indicators. · Identification of the socio-cultural or other barriers coming in the way of successful implementation of the schematic intervention and attainment of goals against the essential demands of the campaign.