PM-POSHAN

In February 2026, a total of 22 states and Union Territories that responded to the Education Ministry’s call for suggestions on the PM-POSHAN scheme last year unanimously urged the Centre to increase the honorarium for cooks and helpers.

  • Formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, PM POSHAN (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment) is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education.
  • The main objectives of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan are to address two of the pressing problems for the majority of children in India, viz. hunger and education, by improving ....
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