PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2018-03-08

Categories: Health & Wellness, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Food Security / Public Distribution System, Children’s health and immunization, Health promotion

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: School, Children, Health, Govt Scheme, Nutrition India

• Nutrition norm per child per day: 1. Primary: Calorie – 450; Protein - 12 gms 1. Upper Primary: Calorie – 700; Protein - 20 gms Food norms per child per day: 1. Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms
• Salt & condiments - As per need. 1. Upper Primary: Food grains - 150 gms; Pulses - 30 gms; Vegetables - 75 gms; Oil & fat – 7.5 gms
• Salt & condiments - As per need. Under the Scheme there is the provision of hot cooked meals to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools also in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools

What is PM POSHAN Scheme?

**PM POSHAN** is a centrally sponsored scheme by the **Ministry of Education** that provides hot cooked meals to children studying in Government and Government-aided schools to improve their nutritional status and encourage **regular school attendance**.

Who is eligible to benefit from PM POSHAN?

**All children studying in:** - Pre-school (**Bal Vatika**) within primary schools- **Class** **1 to Class 8** in Government or Government-aided schools are eligible. There is no need to apply for the scheme.

What kind of meals are provided under this scheme?

The scheme provides one **hot cooked meal** per school day that meets specific calorie and protein norms. The meal includes food **grains, pulses, vegetables, oil/fat, and condiments.**

What are the nutrition norms per child per day under PM POSHAN?

- **Primary (Class 1–5):** 1. Calories: 450 kcal 1. Protein: 12 grams - **Upper Primary (Class 6–8):** 1. Calories: 700 kcal 1. Protein: 20 grams

What are the food quantity norms per child per day?

- **Primary:** 1. Food grains: 100 g 1. Pulses: 20 g 1. Vegetables: 50 g 1. Oil &amp; fat: 5 g - **Upper Primary:** 1. Food grains: 150 g 1. Pulses: 30 g 1. Vegetables: 75 g 1. Oil &amp; fat: 7.5 g <br> (Salt &amp; condiments as per need)

Is there any discrimination based on caste, religion, or gender under PM POSHAN?

**No**. The scheme is **universal and inclusive**, and benefits are provided to **all eligible children** without any discrimination.

Is there an application process for this scheme?

**No application** is required. **All eligible children** automatically receive the benefits as **part of their school** program.

What is the objective of PM POSHAN Scheme?

**The scheme aims to:** - Enhance nutrition for **school children**- Encourage school **attendance**- Improve concentration and learning outcomes - Promote **social equity** through common meals

Is this scheme part of a broader initiative?

**Yes**, PM POSHAN operates under the umbrella of the Integrated Child Development Services (**ICDS**), which includes: - **Anganwadi** **Services Scheme**- **Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana** - **Scheme for Adolescent Girls** <br>

How many children and schools are covered under PM POSHAN?

The scheme benefits approximately more than **11.80 crore children** across **11.20 lakh schools** throughout India, making it one of the world’s largest school nutrition programs.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-poshan
• https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/poshan-abhiyaan-pms-overarching-scheme-holistic-nourishment
• https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1812421#:~:text=The%20Government%20has%20approved%20the,by%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Education.

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