Haryana: Rs 665 cr approved under POSHAN scheme

The State Level Steering-cum-Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) for the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) Scheme — formerly Midday Meal Scheme — met today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi and approved an ambitious budget of Rs 665.65 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The scheme aims to benefit more than 1.5 million children, including 80,862 in Bal Vatikas, 8,28,533 in primary, and 6,38,714 in upper primary schools across the state.

Rastogi emphasised the need for effective and timely implementation of the scheme to ensure that nutritious, protein-rich meals reached every eligible child. He directed officials to adopt the best practices from other states and incorporate menu improvements based on nutritional science and local dietary preferences.