(a) whether some experts feel that the mid day meal does
not provide adequate nutrients to children in single meal;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has any proposal to spread it
over two meals to provide nutrition to children properly;and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the views of the
experts,NGOs and the State Governments in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) & (b): In consultation with nutritional experts, 450
calories and 12 grams of protein at primary stage and 700
calories and 20 grams of protein at upper primary stage is
provided through hot cooked meal under the Mid Day Meal
Scheme.This is adequate from the point of view of
nutritional value as well as the consumption ability of
children of this age group.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.