Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)
Government of India · ongoing · since 2021
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Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) is a Government of India scheme dating from 2021; its current status is ongoing. Centrally sponsored scheme providing one hot cooked meal to children in Classes I–VIII of government and government-aided schools, with an extension to pre-primary (Bal Vatika) classes. It continues the earlier National Programme of Mid-Day Meals in Schools, renamed PM POSHAN in 2021, and is covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
↗ Official source — pmposhan.education.gov.in
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)?
Centrally sponsored scheme providing one hot cooked meal to children in Classes I–VIII of government and government-aided schools, with an extension to pre-primary (Bal Vatika) classes. It continues the earlier National Programme of Mid-Day Meals in Schools, renamed PM POSHAN in 2021, and is covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013.
What is the official website of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)?
The official source for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) is pmposhan.education.gov.in.
When did Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) start?
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) dates from 2021.
What is the current status of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)?
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) is ongoing.
What is the budget of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)?
₹12,750 crore · Union Budget 2026–27 (BE)
How many people has Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) reached?
Govt. reported: about 11.80 crore children in 11.20 lakh schools · PIB, 29 Sep 2021 (CCEA approval for 2021–22 to 2025–26).
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