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23 July 2026

West Bengal mid-day meal allocation

The topic involves the implementation and funding of the PM-POSHAN scheme, which is a flagship national welfare program directly relevant to GS2 syllabus items on hunger, poverty, and government interventions.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • West Bengal Cabinet approved an increase of ₹2 per plate in the allocation for the PM-POSHAN (mid-day meal) scheme.
  • The additional funding is designated to provide eggs as part of the breakfast and hot cooked meal offerings in anganwadi centres.
  • The PM-POSHAN scheme aims to improve the nutritional status of children and women in anganwadi centres.
  • Debates have emerged regarding the dietary composition of school meals, specifically the inclusion of non-vegetarian items versus vegetarian-only menus provided by external organizations.
  • The State Cabinet also approved the implementation of the Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Bima Yojana for residents not covered by the central Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Midday meal scheme policy and nutritional reforms, which has been running since 23 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of nutritional diversity in the PM-POSHAN scheme and the challenges associated with implementing standardized dietary norms across diverse regions in India. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the role of state-specific health insurance schemes in complementing central government initiatives to achieve the goal of Universal Health Coverage in India. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
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Prelims

  1. The PM-POSHAN scheme, which aims to provide hot cooked meals to children, is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

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