Question : Mid-Day Meal Scheme

(a) the details of the number of schools and children covered under mid-day meal scheme
during the last two years and the current year, year-wise and State-wise;
(b) the steps taken by the Government for encouraging the States, including Tamil Nadu,
which are performing well in the implementation of mid-day meal scheme;
(c) whether the Government has received proposal from States including Maharashtra for
reimbursement of amounts spent under the scheme which has been more than their share
and if so, the details thereof along with the action proposed by the Government in this
regard; and
(d) whether the Government has decided to include fruits as part of the mid-day meal
scheme and if so, the details thereof including the response thereto from the States and
the students?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a): The year-wise and State-wise details of the number of children and institutions covered
under mid-day meal scheme during the last two years and the current year are given at
Annexure.
(b): As per Mid Day Meal Scheme Guidelines, there is no provision for performance based
incentive structure for the States and UTs. However, the performance of States and UTs is
regularly monitored through various mechanisms such as Joint Review Missions, Regional
Workshops and the Programme Approval Board. The findings in such reviews are shared with
States & UTs for taking corrective action on the deficiencies reported in the implementation of
the scheme. Further, the best and innovative practices of States/UTs are shared with other
States/UTs and they are encouraged to adopt or adapt the same.
(c): No, Madam.
(d): No, Madam. However, several States /UTs are providing fruits to the eligible
children under Mid Day Meal Scheme from their own resources
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