Government Is Reviewing The Mid Day Meal Scheme, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Informs Rajya Sabha

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is reviewing the Mid Meal scheme concerning various components which includes transportation assistance, cooking cost, management monitoring and evaluation expenses, cost of kitchen devices, among others, reports Livemint.

The Human Resource Development Minister added that Joint Review Missions under the Mid Day Meal Scheme started in 2009 with 11 being conducted so far.

The JRMs which consist of nutritional and educational experts, review the scheme through field visits on a situational basis. They review the various aspects of the scheme like fund flow from state to schools and implementing agencies, coverage of children, among others, he said.

The reports of the JRM’s are shared with the respective states and Union Territories to take necessary action based on the findings and recommendations, added the minister.