Socio-Economic Impact of The Mid-Day Meal (PM Poshan) Programme on Primary School Children in Karnataka: A Case Study of Belagavi District
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Effectiveness of the mid day meal scheme under PM Poshan in Karnataka: A case study of Belagavi district. " However, general studies on the scheme in Karnataka show it has been effective in improving enrollment, attendance, and retention, with parents reporting high satisfaction with meal adequacy, quality, and hygiene. The abstract would likely highlight the scheme's strengths, such as regular meal provision and parent satisfaction, while also discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement based on data from Belagavi district.
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Enhance food diversity (e.g., eggs, millets) and involve local communities (SHGs, FPOs) for sourcing.
Strengthen monitoring via social audits and tech-based tracking.
Address cultural/religious barriers through dialogue and awareness.
Covers 53. 21 lakh students (Classes 1–10) across 5, 587 schools via NGOs and Government channels.
Egg Inclusion Controversy: A pilot in 7 districts introduced eggs to boost nutrition but faced opposition from religious groups.
Nutritional Standards: Meals provide 450 calories (primary), 700 calories (upper primary) with specific protein (12g/20g) and micronutrient norms.
Budget: 12, 800 crore allocated for 2022–23, with cost-sharing (60:40) between central and state governments.