PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
About the PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment Scheme
PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented across the country covering all the eligible children without any discrimination of gender and social class.
> Objective:
The main objectives of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan are to address two of the pressing problems for the majority of children in India, viz. hunger and education by improving the nutritional status of eligible children in Government and Government-aided schools as well as encouraging poor children, belonging to disadvantaged sections, to attend school more regularly and help them concentrate on classroom activities.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan is one of the many schemes under the umbrella scheme "Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS)". ICDS also includes Anganwadi Services Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and Scheme for Adolescent Girls.
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Benefits
Nutrition norm per child per day:
- Primary: Calorie – 450; Protein - 12 gms
- Upper Primary: Calorie – 700; Protein - 20 gms
Food norms per child per day:
- Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need.
- Upper Primary: Food grains - 150 gms; Pulses - 30 gms; Vegetables - 75 gms; Oil & fat – 7.5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need.
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Under the Scheme, there is the provision of hot cooked meals to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools also in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must be studying in a Primary or Upper Primary class (Class 1st to Class 8th) in a Government or a Government-aided school.
How to Apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
Application mode: Offline
There is no application process for this scheme. PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government – aided schools.
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment scheme?
PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented across…
Who is eligible for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment?
The applicant must be a citizen of India. The applicant must be studying in a Primary or Upper Primary class (Class 1st to Class 8th) in a Government or a Government-aided school.
What benefits does PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment provide?
Nutrition norm per child per day: Primary: Calorie – 450; Protein - 12 gms Upper Primary: Calorie – 700; Protein - 20 gms Food norms per child per day: Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need. Upper Primary: Fo…
How can I apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment?
There is no application process for this scheme. PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government – aided schools.
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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