Draft Annual Plan 1995-96 Highlights of The Departmental Proposals Mid-Day Meal Programme Appendix - II

Abstract

From Introduction: A scheme for the provision of a cooked mid-day meal (comprising wheat/rice, pulses, and vegetables) on each working day to children in primary schools run by the State Government and local bodies was introduced in 68 talukas of the State in November 1984. During 1984-85, implementation of the Scheme was extended to the remaining areas of the State (including urban areas). The scheme was implemented throughout the State during the period of the Five Year Plan, 1985-90, Implementation of the scheme was discontinued after the academic year 1989-90 concluded in April 1990.