Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD
in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Apply for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Scheme Overview
The PM POSHAN Scheme, implemented by the Department of Education, DNH & DD, provides nutritious mid-day meals to school children. Earlier known as the Mid Day Meal Scheme (launched on 15.08.1995), it was renamed in 2021 to improve nutrition, attendance, and learning outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
1) The applicant must be a school-going child enrolled in a Government (Balvatika–VIII), Government-aided (VI–VIII) or Local Body (Balvatika–VIII) school.
2) The child should be studying in Balvatika, Primary classes I–V, or Upper Primary classes VI–VIII.
3) No income criteria are applicable; all enrolled children are eligible.
4) Children studying in Special Training Centres (STCs) under the RTE Act and CwSN enrolled under Home based Education are also eligible.
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Benefits
1) Hot, cooked, nutritious meals provided to students on all school working days.
2) Ensures adequate calorie and protein intake as per national nutritional norms.
3) Improves health and nutrition levels of school-going children.
4) Enhances school attendance, retention, and reduces classroom hunger.
5) Supports better concentration and learning outcomes among students.
6) Provides essential micronutrients to address anaemia and malnutrition.
7) Encourages enrollment in Government and Government Aided schools.
8) Strengthens social equity by serving all children without discrimination.
9) Includes food safety and hygiene measures for quality assurance.
10) Provides support for kitchen devices and infrastructure improvement.
Required Documents
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| 1 | 1) No document required. |
| 2 | 2) Enrollment of the child in a Government (Balvatika to Class VIII) or Government-aided school (Class VI to VIII) is verified through school records. |
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How to Apply in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Step 01: Child enrols in a government or Government-aided school in DNH&DD.
Offline Step 01: Child enrols in a government or Government-aided school in DNH&DD.
Step 02: School updates enrolment details in the PM POSHAN MIS portal.
Offline Step 02: School updates enrolment details in the PM POSHAN MIS portal.
Step 03: In Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman district, meals are prepared at Centralized Kitchen and delivered to schools.
Offline In Diu district, meals are prepared at Decentralized Kitchen.
Step 04: Children attend school and receive hot cooked, nutritious meals on all working days.
Offline Step 04: Children attend school and receive hot cooked, nutritious meals on all working days.
Step 05: School authorities monitor and report meal coverage, quality, and attendance through the MIS portal.
Offline Step 05: School authorities monitor and report meal coverage, quality, and attendance through the MIS portal.
Common questions in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Eligible residents of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Applicants in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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 Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 15 August 1995 through 15 August 1995, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
PM POSHAN is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Education that provides hot cooked meals to children in Government and Government-aided schools to improve nutritional status, reduce classroom hunger, and encourage regular attendance. <br>