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PM POSHAN

PM POSHAN

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Department: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Nodal department: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Students

Tags: Midday Meal, Nutrition, Education, Students, Government Scheme, Gujarat, Primary Education, Dropout Reduction

Details

The Government of India has named the midday meal scheme as PM POSHAN Shakti Nirman Yojana. It has been approved to extend the scheme for another 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 as a centrally awarded scheme. The expenditure for this scheme is shared between the Government of India and the State Governments in the ratio of 60:40.

Benefits

  • - Provides nutritious food to students aged 5 to 14 years in kindergarten and classes 1 to 8 of government, grant-in-aid, and primary schools across Gujarat
  • Aims to reduce the dropout ratio
  • Provides nutritious food to students aged 5 to 14 years in kindergarten and classes 1 to 8 of government, grant-in-aid, and primary schools across Gujarat.
  • Aims to reduce the dropout ratio.

Eligibility

Applicable to all primary school students in Gujarat, regardless of social and economic status.

Application Process

Online

For more information, visit the Service Details Site or the Department Link. Application forms can be submitted on plain paper.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status