Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Schemes

Mid-Day Meal Scheme

School nutrition programme providing cooked meals to children in government and government-aided schools.

Meals for better learning

The scheme aims to support child nutrition, attendance and learning outcomes by serving a hot cooked meal on school days.

  • Covers primary and upper primary classes as per norms.
  • Menu and quantity fixed by Government guidelines.
Children eating mid-day meal
Illustrative school meal serving

Sample Weekly Menu*

Day Illustrative menu
MondayRice, dal, seasonal vegetable
TuesdayKhichdi / mixed rice with vegetables
WednesdayRice, egg curry / protein item
ThursdayRice, dal, leafy vegetable
FridayRice with soy / pulse-based preparation

*Actual menu, quantity and nutrition norms are decided by State Food & Education Departments as per Mid-Day Meal guidelines.

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