(a) whether a Central Team recently reviewed/inspected the
working of Mid-Day Meal Scheme, in various districts of
Andhra Pradesh;
(b) if so, the findings of the central team;
(c) the follow-up action taken thereon; and
(d) the other measures taken to improve the functioning of the scheme in the State?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(a): Yes, Sir. The Central team visited two districts of Andhra
Pradesh viz. Chittoor and Vishakhapattnam during 23rd August to
1st September, 2010.
(b): On the basis of inspection, the Central team has made the
following recommendations to the State Government:
i) Strengthening of monitoring and evaluation system.
ii) Timely payment of transportation cost.
iii) Engagement of cook-cum-helpers as per the prescribed norm of Government of India.
iv) Construction of kitchen-cum-stores.
v) Study on food norms in Integrated Tribal Development Agency Area.
vi) Training to officials at different levels.
vii) Convergence with other Departments.
viii) Coordination with concerned departments; and
ix) Set up of grievance redressal mechanism in the State.
(c) & (d): The recommendations have been brought to the
notice of the State Govt. for taking remedial action.