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PM-POSHAN Cost Raised 9.5% From May 2025

11 April 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPM-POSHAN CostRaised 9.5% FromMay 202511 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Education Ministry raised the cooking cost under PM-POSHAN, earlier the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, tracking inflation.

LevelOldNewPulsesVegetablesOilFull cost
Bal Vatikas, Primary₹6.19₹6.7820 gm50 gm5 gm₹12.13
Upper Primary₹9.29₹10.1730 gm75 gm7.5 gm₹17.62
  • Rates are floors; States and UTs can top up.
  • Aims: nutrition, attendance, learning outcomes; covers Bal Vatikas and Classes 1-8.

Centre’s role

  • About 26 lakh tonnes foodgrains via FCI; Centre bears all grain and transport cost; subsidy ₹9,000 crore a year.

Exam angle

  • Former name: Mid-Day Meal; effective 1 May 2025.

Test yourself

1. By what percentage did the Education Ministry raise PM-POSHAN material cost from 1 May 2025?

The material cost for cooking hot meals was increased by 9.5%.

2. What is the revised material cost per child per day for upper primary schools under PM-POSHAN?

Upper primary stands at ₹10.17, up from ₹9.29.

3. PM-POSHAN was earlier known by which name?

The notes call it the former Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

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