Union Government has notified Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Rules, 2015
under the Food Security Act, 2013. The new rules have been finalized by Union
Government after consultation with the States and other related Ministries of
Union Government. New Rules are Temporary utilization of other funds available
with the school for MDM in case school exhausts funds meant for meal for any
reason.
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allowance will be paid to beneficiaries under the temporary fund utilization in
case of non-supply of meal for specified reasons. To check meal quality
provided in the rules, it will be tested on randomly on monthly basis by
accredited Labs. If meals are not provided on 3 consecutive school days or five
days in a month state government will fix responsibility on the person or
agency to check it. Every child between the age group of 6 to 14 years old
studying in classes from I to VIII standard will be provided hot cooked meal
having nutritional standards. It is mandatory for schools shall have the
facility for cooking meal in hygienic manner. Schools located in urban areas
may use the facility of centralized kitchens.
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