The Government has made elaborate arrangements through the guidelines for Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) to ensure that children get good quality meal to their satisfaction. <br/> <br/>This was stated by the Minister of Human Resource Development, Mr Kapil Sibal in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. <br/> <br/>The Minister said the mid-day meal is tasted by two or three adults including at least one teacher, before it is served to children. <br/> <br/>He said under the scheme, the government has fixed 450 calories and 12 grams of protein intake for primary and 700 calories and 20 grams of protein intake for upper primary children. Mr Sibal said the energy and protein requirement is met through food cooked.
News On AIR | March 10, 2010 3:06 PM
Govt to issue guidelines for good quality mid-day meal