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New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): The State Level Steering-cum-Monitoring Committee for the Mid Day Meal Scheme, now rebranded as PM POSHAN, convened under the leadership of Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal, has approved a budget of Rs 658 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25...
The allocation comprises Rs 457.26 crore from the state and Rs 200.74 crore from the central government, emphasizing an increased focus on robust implementation and enhanced nutritional offerings...
Chief Secretary Kaushal stressed the importance of special attention to better implementation and utilization of the PM Poshan Scheme to ensure children receive nutritious and protein-rich food...
Chief Secretary Kaushal disclosed that the PM Nutrition Scheme, executed by the School Education Department, operates in a total of 14,253 schools, including 8,671 primary schools and 5,582 upper primary schools in the state..
The meeting witnessed the participation of senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary of the School Education Department Sudhir Rajpal, Additional Chief Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department Ankur Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Dr G Anupama, and Commissioner and Secretary P Amneet Kumar..
