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Education
Students in Uttar Pradesh schools applaud PM Poshan mid‑day meal scheme
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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Students across several Uttar Pradesh schools have voiced appreciation for the PM Poshan mid‑day meal programme, citing improved nutrition and enjoyment.
Students in a number of government‑run schools in Uttar Pradesh told reporters that the PM Poshan mid‑day meal scheme has positively impacted their daily routine, with many noting that the meals are both nutritious and tasty.
The programme, launched by the central government to enhance child nutrition and encourage school attendance, provides cooked meals to primary‑level students at no cost. Officials say the scheme aims to address malnutrition and improve learning outcomes.
Education department officials in the state welcomed the feedback, stating that the continued positive response from pupils reinforces the importance of sustaining and expanding the initiative.
Local school authorities reported that participation rates have risen since the scheme’s rollout, reflecting growing confidence among parents and students alike.
The programme, launched by the central government to enhance child nutrition and encourage school attendance, provides cooked meals to primary‑level students at no cost. Officials say the scheme aims to address malnutrition and improve learning outcomes.
Education department officials in the state welcomed the feedback, stating that the continued positive response from pupils reinforces the importance of sustaining and expanding the initiative.
Local school authorities reported that participation rates have risen since the scheme’s rollout, reflecting growing confidence among parents and students alike.