Nutritional Standards under the PM POSHAN Scheme

The Ministry of Education’s press release outlines the nutritional standards under the PM POSHAN Scheme for government and aided schools. Primary‑class children must receive 450 kcal and 12 g protein per day, while upper‑primary children must receive 700 kcal and 20 g protein. Corresponding food‑grain, pulse, vegetable, oil and salt allocations are specified (100 g + 20 g + 50 g + 5 g for primary; 150 g + 30 g + 75 g + 7.5 g for upper‑primary). States/UTs implement the scheme, may customize menus with locally grown items, and receive a 5 % flexi component of the recurring budget for School Nutrition Gardens. NITI AAYOG’s 2025‑26 evaluation, cited by the Minister of State for Education, found a positive impact on child nutrition and learning outcomes.