PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
in Arunachal Pradesh
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Key dates and updates (Arunachal Pradesh)
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PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Arunachal Pradesh
PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh.
Apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Arunachal Pradesh
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 Arunachal Pradesh
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 Arunachal Pradesh
Who can apply for PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment in Arunachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Arunachal Pradesh 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 Arunachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Arunachal Pradesh 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**.