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Mid-Day Meal Scheme And Digital Inclusion : Indonesian Delegation Visits India

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Mid-Day Meal Scheme And Digital Inclusion : Indonesian Delegation Visits India

An Indonesian delegation led by Mochammad Firman Hidayat, Deputy Coordinating Minister of Maritime Resources, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, visited India last week to explore collaboration in various sectors and learn from India’s best practices in the mid-day meal scheme and digital inclusion.

  • Indonesia’s President Prabowo has proposed implementing a mid-day meal scheme in schools, similar to India’s program, as part of his election manifesto.
  • The Indonesian delegation’s visit to India aimed to gather insights and knowledge to make their domestic mid-day meal plan a success.
  • They also sought to learn from India’s experiences in digital inclusion and connectivity, which are among the top domestic priorities of the Indonesian government.
  • The delegation interacted with officials from the Ministry of Education, gaining insights into the scheme’s implementation, logistics, nutritional value, challenges, and the roles of central and state governments.

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