Under the Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Shakti Nirman (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme), the calorie requirement provided per meal for children in primary classes (Classes I-V) is:

• A 450 kcal with 12-15 g protein
• B 700 kcal with 20 g protein
• C 300 kcal with 8-12 g protein ✓
• D 250 kcal with 6 g protein

Explanation

PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) mandates that cooked mid-day meals provide at least 300 kcal and 8-12 g of protein per meal to primary school children (Classes I-V). Upper primary children (Classes VI-VIII) receive 700 kcal and 20 g protein. The scheme addresses classroom hunger and aims to improve school enrollment, retention, and learning outcomes.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

High-yield for: NEET PGINI-CETNExTFMGEUSMLEPLABMRCP

Written and medically reviewed by the StethoPrep medical team.