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 children.