Question

Why was mid day meal scheme launched by the government in the schools?

Answer 1

Initiatives by the central government. The government of India initiated the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) on 15 August 1995. The objective of the scheme is to help improve the effectiveness of primary education by improving the nutritional status of primary school children.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mid-day meal scheme has been launched by the government in schools to encourage attendance and retention of children and to improve their nutritional status.