National Programme of Mid Day Meal in Schools (MDMS) Annual Work Plan and Budget 2013-2014. State: Goa

Abstract

From the academic year 2005-06, the major thrust of the scheme was the coverage of all the children in government and government aided primary schools. Currently the primary schools of a taluka are divided into clusters, each cluster consisting of 15-20 schools with the strength of approximately 800 to 1500 primary students. The services of 82 local Self Help Groups, which mainly include women, are utilized for the cooking and distribution of meals like Vegetable Pulao, Sheera and Pao Bhaji.