PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Key dates and updates (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
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PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
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 children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Benefits
Nutrition norm per child per day:
Primary: Calorie – 450; Protein - 12 gms
Upper Primary: Calorie – 700; Protein - 20 gms
Food norms per child per day:
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 – 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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | No documents are required for availing the benefits of this scheme. |
How to Apply in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
There is no application process for this scheme. PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government – aided schools.
Offline There is no application process for this scheme. PM POSHAN is equally applicable to all children who are studying in Government and Government – aided schools.
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 8 March 2018 through 8 March 2018, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
**PM POSHAN** is a centrally sponsored scheme by the **Ministry of Education** that provides hot cooked meals to children studying in Government and Government-aided schools to improve their nutritional status and encourage **regular school attendance**.