Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman - DNH&DD
The PM POSHAN Scheme, implemented by the Department of Education, DNH & DD, provides nutritious mid-day meals to school children. Earlier known as the Mid Day Meal Scheme (launched on 15.08.1995), it was renamed in 2021 to improve nutrition, attendance, and learning outcomes.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| States and UTs | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Mid-Day Meal, School Children, Nutrition, Government & Government Aided Schools, Health & Education |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
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