Q65 (UPPCS/2023) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector

In which year, "Mid-day Meal Scheme" was renamed as "P.M. Poshan Scheme"?

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The Mid-day Meal Scheme was renamed as the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme in September 2021. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved this renaming along with the continuation of the scheme for a five-year period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

Expanded Coverage: The scheme was extended to include children studying in Balvatikas (pre-primary classes) of government and government-aided primary schools, in addition to students from classes 1 to 8.
Key Features: It introduced Tithi Bhojan (community participation), School Nutrition Gardens, and mandatory social audits.
Funding: It remains a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where the cost is shared between the Centre and States (generally in a 60:40 ratio).

The primary objective continues to be improving the nutritional status of eligible children and encouraging school attendance.

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In which year, "Mid-day Meal Scheme" was renamed as "P.M. Poshan Scheme"?

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