PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the ch...
Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need.
Upper Primary: Food grains - 150 gms; Pulses - 30 gms; Vegetables - 75 gms; Oil & fat โ 7.5 gms, Salt & condiments - As per need.
Under the Scheme, there is the provision of hot cooked meals to children of pre-schools or Bal Vatika (before class I) in primary schools also in addition to the 11.80 crore children of classes I to VIII studying in 11.20 lakh schools.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
The applicant must be studying in a Primary or Upper Primary class (Class 1st to Class 8th) in a Government or a Government-aided school.
How to Apply
**Offline**
There is no application process for this scheme.
PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government โ aided schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
1. The applicant must be studying in a Primary or Upper Primary class (Class 1st to Class 8th) in a Government or a Government-aided school.
What are the benefits of PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment?
**Nutrition norm per child per day:**
1. Primary: Calorie โ 450; Protein - 12 gms
1. Upper Primary: Calorie โ 700; Protein - 20 gms
**Food norms per child per day:**
1. Primary: Food grains - 100 gms; Pulses - 20 gms; Vegetables - 50 gms; Oil & fat - 5 gms, Salt & condiments -...
How to apply online for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment?
**Offline**
There is no application process for this scheme. PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government โ aided schools.