PM-POSHAN scheme: In news
A century after its inception in Madras, the PM-POSHAN scheme continues to combat hunger and promote education, but a new report highlights persistent ground-level challenges like fund delays, caste discrimination, and rising costs. Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana
Launched In: 2021–22 replacing the 1995 Midday Meal Scheme Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme (60:40 Centre-State cost-sharing) Objective is to Provide one hot cooked meal per day to students of Classes 1–8 in government and government-aided schools.
