The state government has unveiled a strategy to extend the midday meal scheme to an extra 100,000 pupils. The move is intended to boost nutritional intake and encourage regular school attendance. School officials will collaborate with district authorities to set up cooking and distribution points. The programme is expected to run alongside the existing mid‑day meal operations, covering both government and private schools. Officials highlighted that the expansion would address food insecurity among children in underserved communities.
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West Bengal to Expand Midday Meal Scheme to 100,000 Students
The West Bengal government announced plans to broaden its midday meal program, aiming to serve an additional 100,000 students across the state. The initiative, part of the state’s child nutrition and education policy, seeks to improve school attendance and nutritional status among children in rural and urban areas. Implementation will involve coordination with local school authorities and food distribution centers.
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