Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN)

मध्याह्न भोजन योजना (पीएम पोषण)

🏛 Ministry of Education

Benefit Amount

Free daily meal in schoolIn-kind

✓ Government Verified✓ Direct Bank Transfer

ℹAbout Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN)

Free cooked meals to children in government and aided schools from Class 1-8. Primary (1-5): 450 calories, Upper Primary (6-8): 700 calories per meal.

Ministry

Ministry of Education

Applicable In

All India

Benefit Type

In-kind

Status

Active

✓Who Is Eligible?

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN) is a universal scheme that provides free cooked meals to all students studying in Classes 1 to 8 (primary and upper primary) in government schools and government-aided schools across India. There are no income, caste, category, or gender-based restrictions for receiving meals under this scheme. Every child enrolled in eligible classes in participating schools automatically qualifies for the daily meal benefit. The scheme covers children across all states and union territories of India with no geographic restrictions. Students do not need to belong to any specific occupation category or come from particular economic backgrounds to benefit from this scheme. The only requirement is that the child must be a regular student in Classes 1-8 of a government or aided school. The scheme provides nutritionally balanced meals with 450 calories for primary class students (Classes 1-5) and 700 calories for upper primary students (Classes 6-8) daily. Children with any special dietary needs or allergies should inform their school management for appropriate accommodations. For complete details about eligibility in your specific state or school, contact your school administration or visit the official PM POSHAN portal at https://pmposhan.education.gov.in/.

Quick eligibility check:

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Age 6–14 years

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Gender: Male, Female, Other

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Category: General, OBC, SC, ST

📝How to Apply for Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN)

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN) is automatically available to all eligible children, so there is no formal application process required from parents or students. Here are the key steps to ensure your child benefits from this scheme: 1. Verify that your child studies in Classes 1 to 8 in a government or government-aided school in India. 2. Check with your child's school administration to confirm that the school is registered under the PM POSHAN scheme and serving midday meals. 3. Ensure your child attends school regularly, as the meal is provided to children present on school days. 4. Visit the official PM POSHAN website at https://pmposhan.education.gov.in/ to find more information about the scheme in your state or district. 5. If you have specific questions about meal timings, nutritional content, or any issues with meal delivery, contact your school principal or the district education office. 6. Check the official portal regularly for any updates or changes to the scheme in your area. 7. You can also reach out to the state education department for clarification on implementation details and meal quality standards. No special documents or registration are needed as this is a universal scheme for government school children.

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