Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ministry_of_Education,_Government_of_India
gptkb:Ministry_of_Education,_India |
| gptkbp:aims_to |
provide nutritious meals to school children
reduce dropout rates in schools |
| gptkbp:benefits |
children in primary and upper primary schools
|
| gptkbp:encourages |
community participation
|
| gptkbp:has |
been evaluated for its impact on education
contributed to improved health outcomes specific nutritional guidelines various state-specific menus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mid-Day Meal Scheme
|
| gptkbp:includes |
cooked meals
|
| gptkbp:involves |
local food suppliers
|
| gptkbp:is |
a collaborative effort between various stakeholders
a model for similar programs in other countries a program that has evolved over the years a government initiative to promote health and education a significant part of India's social welfare programs a flagship program of the Government of India a key strategy for achieving universal education a legal entitlement for children a part of the Right to Food campaign a response to child hunger and poverty a response to the challenges of child nutrition designed to be inclusive of all children implemented in rural and urban areas integrated with other educational initiatives a program that has received international recognition linked to the National Food Security Act monitored for quality and hygiene a part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SD Gs) initiatives subject to audits and assessments supported by NG Os and civil society organizations a program that aims to empower communities through education and nutrition |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:Ministry_of_Education,_India
|
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
National and State level committees
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:1995
gptkb:India |
| gptkbp:provides |
at least one nutritious meal per day
employment opportunities for local cooks |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
central and state governments
|
| gptkbp:reduces |
malnutrition among children
|
| gptkbp:targets |
improving enrollment and attendance in schools
|