National Programme of Nutritional
Support to Primary Education
(Mid-Day-Meal Scheme)
Secretary,School Education
and Sports Dept. Govt. of
Maharashtra
Statistics
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POPULATION:
969 Lakhs
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NO. OF DISTRICTS
34
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NO OF BLOCKS
353
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LITERACY RATE
77.30%
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NO OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
82,664
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NO. OF SECONARY SCHOOLS
42847
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ENROLMENT IN STD 1-5
89.04 Lakhs
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ENROLMENT IN STD 6-8
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COVERAGE IN MDM (1-5)
82.54 lakhs
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COVERAGE IN MDM (6-8)
39.74 lakhs
50.49 Lakhs
National Programme of Nutritional support to
Primary Education.
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Government of India launched programme of
nutritional support to primary education from 199596.
Main aim of this programme is to give boost to
universalization of primary education for increasing
enrollment, attendance & retention in primary
education.
The programme is implemented in schools managed
by Govt, Zilla Parishads, Municipal Corporations &
Govt. aided private schools (primary and secondary),
EGS/AIE centres.
Cooked
meal is given to students everyday
popularly known as “khichadi”
A.W.P.(2008-09)
Approved Plan by P.A.B
Type of
Students
Number of
Actual Number of
Students Approved Students availed
by P.A.B.
MDM
Primary
81,32,481
82,53,837
Upper
Primary
39,64,879
39,73,878
Cost Norms -Cooking
Type
Calories
Proteins GOI
Share
State
Share
Cost
norms
Total
Primary 450
12 gm.
1.58 /-
0.50/-
2.08/-
Upper
700
Primary
20 gm.
2.10/-
0.50/-
2.60/-
Cost Norms - Transportation
G.O.I. Share State Share Total
(Rs. Per Qtl.) (Rs. Per Qtl.) (Rs. Per Qtl.)
75/-
45/-
120/-
Kitchen-cum-Store
Year
Amount
Sanctioned
lacs
No. of
Units
Sanction
ed
Construction Work in
Completed
Progress
Works
not
started
2006-07
(Primary)
11050.20
18417
10855
(59%)
5303
(29%)
2259
(12%)
2007-08
52.20
(Up. Pry.)
87
-
87
-
2008-09
(Primary)
22822.80
38038
2008-09
(Up.Pry.)
6.00
10
Due to slow progress of
construction by VEC, it is decided
to construct prefabricated
kitchen-sheds through tenders.
Code of Conduct started from
2/3/2009 delayed invitation of
tenders.It will be done
immediately.
Schools & Students (Year 2008-09)
Type
Number Students
of
(Primary)
Schools
(Primary)
Number of
Schools
(Up.Primar
y)
Students
(Up.Pry.)
Govt+LB 77652
+GA
8144723
42134
3958581
EGS
2215
65583
502
6920
AIE
2797
43531
205
8377
Total
82664
8253837
42847
3973878
Budget & Grants Released(2008-09)
( Rs.in crores)
Item
Pry
Pry
GOI
State
Total
(Pry)
Up.Pry
Up.pry
GOI
State
Total
(Up.pry.)
Cooking 282.68
Cost
89.46
372.14
183.18
43.61
226.79
Transpo
rtation
13.42
8.05
21.47
9.81
5.89
15.7
MME
7.10
-
7.10
4.77
.
4.77
Total
303.20
97.51
400.71
197.76
49.5
247.26
Salient Features of AWP & B
2009-10
Number of students & Institutions
Type
Institutions
Students
Primary
82664
82,53,837
Upper Primary 42,847
39,73,878
Expected Funds From G.O.I.
(Rs. In Lacs)
Primary :Cooking Cost-
Upper Primary :30124.85 Cooking Cost-
(8253837X231X1.58)
Transportation –
(3973878X231X2.10)
1429.98 Transportation – 1027.51
(8253837X231X0.0001X750)
MME (Pry + Up.Pry)
19180.26
1267.00
(3973878X231X0.00015X750)
Central Assistance
(Comparison with Last Year)
Year
(2008-09)
500.96 Cr.
Year
(2009-10)
Expected
530.29 Cr.
% Increase
5.85%
Proposal for Kitchen shed
(A.W.P. 2009-10)
Total
Schools
(Govt. +
Local
Bodies)
63481
Kitchen
sheds
sanctioned
earlier
Number of
Kitchen
Sheds
required
Funds
required
56552
6929
4157.40
lacs.
Proposal for Kitchen Devices (Utensils)
(A.W.P. 2009-10)
Total Schools
(Govt. + Local
Bodies +
Govt.Aided)
Kitchen
Devices
sanctioned
earlier
Balance
schools
required
Kitchen
devices
Funds
required
119786
42450
77336
3866.80
lacs.
Implementation Strategies
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MDM is implemented through Panchayti
Raj System.
In rural area the scheme is implemented
by village education committee (VEC)
constituted for each school.
Municipal school boards/Education
committees / ward committees are
responsible for implementation in urban
area.
Management of private aided schools are
responsible for implementation in their
respective schools.
Rice quota is released by GOI to district
supply officer from FCI godown.
Every school has an institutional ration
card.
Rice is lifted from fair price ration shops
designated for each school.
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Cooked meal is not prepared by teachers.
VECs have appointed agencies for cooking.
Preference is given to self help groups of
women, mahila mandals or needy women.
In the urban areas municipal corporations
have appointed contractors or mahila
mandals for cooking.
At some places, NGOs (e.g. ISKCON) have
shown their interest.
Flow of funds
1. State Govt.>> Directorate of Primary Education >>CEO Zilla
Parishad >> BDO >>VEC >> Self Help Groups
2.
State Govt.>> Directorate of Primary Education >> CEO Zilla
Parishad >> Municipal Corporation >> Contractor
3.
State Govt.>> Directorate of Primary Education >>Deputy
Director Of Education Mumbai >> Mumbai Municipal
Corporation >> Agency/ Contractor
Quality Management And Monitoring
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Director of Primary Education, Regional Deputy
Director of Education, Education Officer Zilla Parishad
and Block Education Officers are continuously
monitoring the scheme for quality improvement.
Instructions and orientation regarding quality
improvement and safety measures are given by the
Director of Primary Education from time to time.
A Study Group of Experts was set up by Govt. of
Maharashtra to improve Implementation of Scheme in
the State. Reports received and recommendations are
accepted by Govt. The Action accordingly is under
process.
Health, Hygiene & Safety
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Awareness campaigns for teachers, parents &
community are organised to maintain hygienic
conditions regarding cooking and drinking water
facilities.
Students are given timely instructions regarding
maintenance of personal hygiene and cleanliness
while eating food.
Safety instructions with regard to use of gas,
stove and storage of fuel have been given.
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Achievements
Mid-day meal is provided to 122.26 lakh students.
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MDM is very popular in the rural and tribal sector.
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Employment generation is boosted at the local levelself help groups, mahila mandals have been
motivated through this scheme.
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Monitoring of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is done by
Village Education Committee.,Block
Officer,Dist.Education Officer
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MDM scheme has improved attendance of the
students.
Requirements
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Actual number of school working days
should be taken into account while
approving AWP&B -2009-10
District wise allocation of rice should be
done at state level.
Validity period for uplifting of rice should
be kept as allocation period. Revalidation
power should be given to state govt.
As per discussion in last year PAB,
quantity of rice should be reduced and
cooking cost be increased to that portion.
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In urban areas particularly in Aided Private
schools some of the parents are reluctant to
participate in this programme. Parents are not
willing to allow their wards to eat cooked food.
Additional funds for to micronutrient
supplementation & deworming, should be
provided under Central Assistance.
External monitoring & Evaluation funds under
MME should be allowed for Expenditure on
Separate MDM Monitoring Cell.