The Odisha government has decided to provide fruits to school students who don't eat eggs under the PM Poshan Yojana. This initiative aims to ensure proper nutrition for students and keep them away from malnutrition.
Key Details:
- Fruits Instead of Eggs: Students from kindergarten to 10th standard who don't eat eggs will be given fruits worth the price of an egg on the days when eggs are served.
- Implementation: The PM Poshan State Nodal Officer has directed the District Education Officers (DEOs) to implement this decision and provide fruits to students who opt out of eggs.
- Objective: The objective of this initiative is to provide nutritious food to students and encourage them to attend school regularly.
- Mid-Day Meal Scheme: The mid-day meal scheme in Odisha already includes eggs and nutrient-rich laddoos to improve the dietary intake of students ¹ ².
he provision of fruits will ensure that students who don't eat eggs still receive essential nutrients.
By offering a variety of food options, the government aims to attract more students to school and improve attendance rates.