The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDM), now known as PM-POSHAN, is a government initiative in India that provides free, nutritious meals to children in government and government-aided schools, aiming to improve their nutritional status and encourage school attendance.

Key Features of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme:

Purpose:- To address hunger, malnutrition, and low school attendance among children.

Target Audience:- Children in primary and upper primary classes in government, government-aided, and local body schools.

Implementation:- The scheme provides a hot, cooked meal on working days.

Benefits:-

• Improved nutritional status and better physical and cognitive development.
• Increased school attendance and retention rates.
• Reduced malnutrition-related health issues.
• Enhanced concentration and learning abilities.