PM POSHAN Scheme: School Nutrition Programme

Category: Government Schemes / Education / Nutrition

  • PM POSHAN stands for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman.
  • It is the centrally sponsored school meal programme of the Government of India.
  • It replaced the earlier Mid-Day Meal Scheme in nomenclature and expanded policy focus.
  • Its objectives include improving nutrition among children and encouraging school attendance and retention.
  • The programme primarily covers children in government and government-aided schools.
  • It is an important intervention linking education, nutrition and social welfare.

Key Pointer: PM POSHAN → School meals → Child nutrition → Attendance & retention