Under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme, formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme, the calorie and protein content mandated for upper primary school children (Class 6–8) per meal is:

• A 300 kcal and 8–12 g protein
• B 700 kcal and 20–30 g protein
• C 450 kcal and 12–20 g protein ✓
• D 500 kcal and 15–25 g protein

Explanation

Under PM POSHAN, upper primary school children (Classes 6–8) must receive at least 450 kcal and 12–20 grams of protein per school day meal. For primary school children (Classes 1–5), the requirement is 450 kcal and 12 g protein. This was updated in the scheme's nutritional norms and must be met by state governments through centrally-provided food grain plus state contributions.

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

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