(a) whether the Government is considering to merge Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) with Mid-Day-Meal Programme;
(b) whether modalities have been worked out in this regard; and
(c) if so, manner in which two schemes with different objectives and implementing agencies can work smoothly?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SHRI M.A.A. FATMI)
(a), (b) & (c): It is not correct to say that Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day-Meal Schemes have different
objectives. In fact, they both aim at universalisation of
primary education. As such, they are meant to be
implemented in a coordinated and synergistic manner.
However, no decision has so far been taken to merge the two
schemes.