IMPACT OF MID-DAY MEAL PROGRAMME ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Abstract

Children have the right to get the primary education, as stated in the Indian Constitution. The government has proposed an amendment to allow as children between the ages of 6 and 12 to get free and compulsory education. The Government of India has launched a multifaceted programme called the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It addresses difficulties with access to education, inadequate nutrition, and food security. The population in this particular research study includes all children aged 6–11 and studying in Primary Schools of Utter Pradesh. 509 subjects were chosen. 263 boys and 246 girls were selected through random sampling. According to the Waterlow Classification, children are more wasted, stunted and wasted and stunted than normal students in physical health. Waterlow Classification indicates low levels of physical health of primary school children. The average weight of urban boys and girls was more than the rural boys and rural girls. The overall height of all boys and girls is considered below ICMR standards of height. There was found a significant difference in height and weight between boys and girls of urban and rural areas.