Consider the following statements with respect to PM-POSHAN Scheme?

Consider the following statements with respect to PM-POSHAN Scheme?

1. The scheme will replace the existing national programme for mid-day meal in schools or Mid-day Meal Scheme.

2. The Scheme will cover 11.8 crore students enrolled in classes 1 to 6 in over 11.2 lakh schools across the country.

Choose the correct statement/s given above.

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1& 2

D. None

Answer: 1 Only

Explanation:

PM-POSHAN Scheme

The scheme will replace the existing national programme for mid-day meal in schools or Mid-day Meal Scheme.

It has been launched for an initial period of five years (2021-22 to 2025-26).

The scheme will cover 11.8 crore students enrolled in classes 1 to 8 in over 11.2 lakh schools across the country.

Mid-day Meal Scheme

The Mid-day Meal Scheme (under the Ministry of Education) is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched in 1995.

It is considered as the world’s largest school meal programme aimed to attain the goal of universalization of primary education.

Provides cooked meals to every child within the age group of six to fourteen years studying in classes I to VIII who enrolls and attends the school.

If the Mid-Day Meal is not provided in school on any school day due to non-availability of food grains or any other reason, the State Government shall pay food security allowance by 15th of the succeeding month.

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