Schemes / Government of India
PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Scheme)
Central schemeStudent
A free, hot cooked meal on school days for children in government and government-aided schools.
What you get
A nutritious hot cooked meal on every school day for children in Balvatika (pre-primary) and Classes 1–8.
Who can apply
- Children studying in Balvatika and Classes 1–8 in government, government-aided and local body schools
How to apply
- No application needed; meals are served in eligible schools
Nodal authority: Ministry of Education. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.