Photo: Hindustan Times
Balrampur's Teachers Travel 8 Km To Ensure Mid-day Meal Ration For Students
In the Balrampur district of Chattisgarh, teachers were seen carrying mid-day meal ration on their shoulders. Reportedly, the teachers traveled 8km, while crossing mountains and streams. "We want to ensure that village school students get mid-day meals. We request govt to build a road to the village.", said one of the teachers. Furthermore, the District Education Officer of Balrampur appreciated and saluted the teachers for their incredible… read-more
Tags: Chattisgarh, Balrampur, mid day meal, Respect for Teachers, India
Courtesy: India Times
Photo: Deccan Herald
UN's WFP Of India Requests To Re-Initiate Mid-Day Meal In Schools
United Nations' World Food Program of India said that the Mid Day Meals should be re-initiated with the provision of hot-cooked meals when the schools reopens. A recent UN report presented evidence on the short and long-term effects of disruptions in school meal plans during the pandemic. "India has set an example through its existing food safety net and not disrupting children's nutrition during the pandemic," said Bishwa Parajuli, the… read-more
Tags: United Nations, World Food Program, mid day meal, India
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Photo: DNA India
Uttarakhand’s Effective Implementation of Mid-Day Meals Gathers Appreciation
Uttarakhand's effective implementation of the 'Mid-Day Meal' has reduced the number of school dropouts, the Union Ministry of Education opined. While appreciating the state's efforts, the ministry said that Uttarkhand had distributed Rs 38 crore under mid-day meal scheme to students, during the lockdown. Reportedly, 6.5 lakh students have benefited from the program, in the state. The 'mid-day meal' scheme aims to provide nutritious food to… read-more
Tags: Education, Uttarakhand Government, mid day meal
Courtesy: ANI News