A Study of Mid-Day Meal Program with Special Focus on Akshay Patra in Three States of Karnataka, Orissa and Rajasthan

Agency : Bhoruka Charitable Trust

The specific objectives of the study were to measure the impact of the mid-day meal program on the school enrolment, attendance and drop-out rates and the overall academic performance of the beneficiaries; to assess the nutritional value of the food provided under the mid-day meal program and assess the impact of the Akshay Patra mid-day meal program on the nutritional status of the direct beneficiaries.

The study reported that there were only marginal changes in the school enrolment between 2008 and 2009 in both Akshay Patra and SDMC schools in Karnataka and Orissa, as well as in the 'no mid-day-meal' schools. The dropout rates were very low and there was negligible difference between dropout rates of 'Akshay Patra' and the other two types of schools. There was no definite evidence of mid-day meal program having any effect on the achievement of students.

It was recommended that to effectively enhance the health benefits, schools may be linked to the nearest health centre. The micronutrient deficiency should be addressed through an addition of the required food components in natural form. Area-specific food components which are nutritious and easily available at manageable price need to be provided as part of the mid-day meal.



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