School Education - IE - Implementation of Mid-Day Meal programme in all Government Junior Colleges in the State - Administrative Approval –Accorded - Orders - Issued.⬆️

School Education - IE - Implementation of Mid-Day Meal programme in all

Government Junior Colleges in the State - Administrative Approval –Accorded - Orders - Issued.⬆️

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The Government has observed that students admitted to

Government Junior Colleges often belong to BPL (Below Poverty Line) and

other marginalized sections. To encourage these students to pursue

higher education without financial burden and in a healthy environment,

the introduction of a Mid-Day Meal program is essential. The Mid-Day

Meal (MDM) program offers numerous benefits, aiming to enhance

students' nutrition, education, and overall well-being. Some key benefits

include improving nutrition, increasing enrollment and attendance,

enhancing learning outcomes, promoting social integration, reducing the

financial burden on low-income families, and creating awareness about

healthy eating habits among students. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is,

therefore, a critical intervention to improve student welfare and achieve

broader educational and societal goals.

2. In the reference 1st and 2nd read above, the Director of Intermediate

Education and the Director of Mid-Day Meal have requested to accord

administrative approval for implementation of Mid-Day Meal programme

in Government Junior Colleges.

3. Government after careful examination in the matter, hereby accord

administrative approval for implementation of Mid-Day Meal programme

in 475 Government Junior Colleges from 1st January, 2025, with budget estimates of Rs.27.39 crores and Rs.85.84 crores for the Financial Years,

2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively. The detailed guidelines for

implementation of Mid-Day Meal programme in Government Junior

Colleges are appended to the G.O as Annexure.

4. The Director of Intermediate Education, the Director of Mid-Day

Meal and all District Collectors shall take further necessary action

accordingly in the matter.

5. This order issues with the concurrence of the Finance (FMU-SE)

Department vide U.O.No.41024/5/2018-SO(FMU(EDN))-FINANCE

(Computer No: 557772), dated: 18.12.2024.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

KONA SASIDHAR, IAS,

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMEN

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