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#[http://mdm.nic.in/ Government of India portal on MMS], which has detailed information about working of the MMS. This includes a document with [http://mdm.nic.in/Files/Right%20to%20information/Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_MDM.pdf Frequently Asked Questions on MMS]
 
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Revision as of 11:25, 21 August 2014

Introduction

In a landmark order dated 28 November 2001, the Supreme Court of India directed all state governments to introduce cooked mid-day meals in primary schools within six months.


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Reference books

Useful websites

  1. Government of India portal on MMS, which has detailed information about working of the MMS. This includes a document with Frequently Asked Questions on MMS
  2. Wikipedia page on MMS
  3. Right to Food site

Learning Outlines

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Research

Many studies have been carried out on MMS, including

  1. Karnataka study on Akshara Dasoha, by Policy Planning Unit
  2. A desk review of the Mid-Day Meals Programme, July 2007

Articles and Papers

Prof Jean Dreze has written extensively on the MMS design and implementation in various states and the benefits and shortcomings

  1. Mid-Day Meals and Children’s Rights
  2. THE FUTURE OF MID-DAY MEALS
  3. “Mid-Day Meals in Primary Schools: Achievements and Challenges”, Economic and Political Weekly, 18 November, 2006. Perspectives.

Prof Reetika Khera has written extensively on the MMS design and implementation in various states and the benefits and shortcomings Mid-Day Meals in Primary Schools Achievements and Challenges - REETIKA KHERA


Case studies

Community project

In many places, the community contributes to the MMS by providing vegetables and fruits (local produce). In many cases, schools have developed 'kitchen gardens' to grow fruits and vegetables to add to the nutritional value of the meals.