Enhancement of ‘Material Cost' under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme.
Goverment Scheme
The Ministry of Education has announced an enhancement of the ‘Material Cost’ under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme by 13.70%, effective from December 1, 2024. This adjustment aims to account for inflation and ensure better nutritional support for students. The scheme provides one hot cooked meal to 11.70 crore students in government and government-aided schools. The increased costs will be borne by the Central Government, amounting to an additional ₹425.62 crore for FY 2024-25.
- Scheme Coverage: 11.70 crore students in Balvatika and classes I to VIII in 10.24 lakh government and government-aided schools.
- Material Cost Enhancement: Increased by 13.70% based on the Consumer Price Index – Rural Labourers (CPI-RL).
- New Rates: From ₹5.45 to ₹6.19 for primary and Bal Vatika classes, and from ₹8.17 to ₹9.29 for upper primary classes.
(i) Effective Date: December 1, 2024. (ii) Central Government Support: Additional cost of ₹425.62 crore for FY 2024-25.
(iii) Central Government Support: Additional cost of ₹425.62 crore for FY 2024-25.
Students Benefited: 11.70 crore
Schools Covered: 10.24 lakh government and government-aided schools
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