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AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM of 39

Annual Work Plan & Budget, 2015-16

MID-DAY_MEAL SCHEME

Name of the State/UT : ASSAM


Mid Day Meal Programme

Annual Work Plan and Budget 2015-16

1. Introduction: 1.1 Brief history

In Assam, National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (Known as Mid-Day

Meal Scheme) was started w.e.f January, 2005 covering school-going children of Class I to VIII in

Government, Provincialized & Government aided LP, UP, Composite High & Higher secondary

schools, Special Training Centres (RSTC & NRSTC) as well as Madrassa/Maqtab covered under

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and schools under National Child Labour Project (NCLP), run by the

Labour Department. This programme has not only given an opportunity to the children of different

strata to have nutritious food in schools together but also enhanced enrolment, retention as well as

academic achievement. During the current year, altogether 4462362 nos. of children of the state are

being covered through this programme.

1.2 Management structure

NB: Mangement structure of dedicated MDM Cell may be seen at plan under MME head

1.3 Process of Plan Formulation

The Annual Work Plan and Budget 2015-16 has been formulated on the basis of data / information

reflected in the district level plans submitted by each district with due approval of the District Nodal

Officer (DNO), MDMS cum Deputy Commissioner/ Principal Secretary and data available from U-

DISE & in MDM MIS portal. In this connection, an orientation workshop was organized on 2nd

&

3rd

January, 2015 at state office for field level functionaries (DPM, DMISM, DAO, & Officers

involved in MDM works) to facilitate the process for formulation of AWP & B 2015-16 in the light

of direction given by MHRD in this regard. Pursuant to this, districts had organized orientation

meeting for key officials (including block level officials) involved in the process for development of

the plan.

MHRD (MDM), Govt. of India

State Government, Elementary

Education Department

SNO, MDM / DEE, ASSAM

DEEO/DMC/INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS/

DI OF SCHOOLS/BEEO

DNO, MDM

(DC/PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES)

SCHOOLS/INSTITITUION/

CENTERS/SMC


Special attention has been paid to the process of plan formulation toward incorporating all the action

taken points regarding commitment given to MHRD for implementation of the scheme under AWP

& B, 2014-15, issues/suggestions raised by primary stakeholders, recommendations of the study

conducted by Planning & Development Department, Govt. of Assam and community through

different meetings as well as feedback received through Toll Free Contact Centre.

2. Description and assessment of the programme implemented in the current year

(2014-15) and proposal for next year (2015-16) with reference to:

2.1 Regularity and wholesomeness of mid - day meals served to children; reasons for pogramme

interruptions, if any and planning to minimize them.

The State Government has taken all needful measures to run Mid-Day Meal programme in the

state with utmost care and attention. School Management Committees (SMCs) and Mothers Self

Help Group are involved at school level for smooth implementation of the programme. District

Administration and District Elementary Education Office/SSA along with Gaon Panchayat

Samabai Samittee (GPSS) are also playing a vital role for smooth running of the programme. In

fact, steps were taken to ensure providing of cooked and hot Mid–Day-Meal in school as per

approved number of working days.

2.2 Details about weekly Menu.

2.2.1 Weekly Menu – Day wise

The SMCs have been requested to follow Weekly Menu suggested by the

implementing Department. The Weekly Menu is printed in MDM IEC calendar which

provided to all schools covered under Mid-Day Meal Schemes. The weekly menu is

given below

2.2.2 Additional Food items provided (fruits/milk/any other items), if any.

State Govt. has not yet been provided additional fund for purchase of additional food

items to the children. However SMC has been providing locally available fruits among

the children from time to time.

Weekly Menu (Suggested)

Monday Rice, Dal, Leafy Veg.

Tuesday Khisidi/ Soya, Leafy Veg.

Wednesday Rice, Egg, Curry/ Local option

Thursday Rice, Dal, Mix Veg

Friday Rice, Dal, Leafy veg

Saturday Khisidi/ Pulao/Local option


2.2.3 Usage of Double Fortified Salt.

The School Authority and SMCs have been requested to use double fortified salt in

preparation of Mid-Day Meal vide office of the State Nodal Office’s letter

No.SSA/MDM/DFS/418/2014/10780 dtd.23/6/2014. In fact, it is found to be a regular

practice of the schools to use DFS in preparation of MDM.

2.2.4 At what level menu is being decided / fixed.

There is a suggested menu for serving Mid-Day Meal for schools fixed by the

implementing agencies. However, there is flexibility to change the menu by SMC

according to the need and availability of local varieties.

2.2.5 Provision of local variation in the menu.

There are local options for 2 (two) days in the menu suggested by implementing

agency, where SMC can incorporate local varieties as per need and local eating habit.

2.2.6 Timings for serving of Mid-Day meal at school level.

The hot cooked Mid-Day Meal is provided among the children preferably in between

12.00 noon to 12.30 pm in school working days.

2.3 Food grains management,

2.3.1 Timeframe for lifting, District wise lifting calendar of food grains.

The State Nodal Officer, MDM issues allocation of rice on quarterly basis and the

DNOs have been asked to lift the rice on monthly basis.

2.3.2 System for ensuring lifting of FAQ food grains (Joint inspections at the time of lifting

etc.)

To ensure lifting of FAQ food grains on time, the State has decided to constitute a joint

inspection team at district level with the following members:

(i) Representative from District Administration,

(ii) Representative from Food & Civil Supply Department,

(iii) One of the Officials of district MDM Cell

(iv) Representative from FCI.

Process has been initiated to notify the team by the State Government.

2.3.3 Transportation and distribution

In Assam, Food & Civil Supply Department is the State Nodal Agency for

transportation of foodgrains. The Gaon Panchayat Samabai Samity (Lamps in case of

Karbi Anglong & Dima Hasao districts) under Food & Civil Supply Department lifts

the food grains from FCI godown to GPSS/Lamps store. The FPS of GPSS/Lamps

deliver the rice at school campus from GPSS.


2.3.4 Whether unspent balance of food grains with the schools is adjusted from the allocation of

the respective schools.

Steps have been taken to adjust the balance of food grains at school level from next

allocation in the following month. In this regard, instruction has been issued to district

authorities to ensure proper utilization of food grains as per the requirement of schools.

2.3.5 Number of schools receiving food grains at doorstep of school.

All the schools covered under Mid-Day Meal Scheme are to receive food grains at

doorstep of the schools. However, some schools receive from Fair Price Shop (FPS) as

per to their convenience.

2.3.6 Storage facility at different levels

Lifted rice is stored at Kitchen-cum-store room of the school in most cases. State

provided storage bin to 6941 schools during 2013-14 from MME head for safe storage

of food grains and other ingredients.

2.3.7 Challenges faced and plan to overcome them.

1. It is observed that payment to FCI against cost of food grains from districts takes

time for one or the other reason. In this regard, State has decided to make payment

from State level subject to certification of the bills by the DNOs with respect to

lifting status.

2. Safe storage of food grains in schools of reverine areas is found to be a difficult

task mainly in rainy season. In this regard, State has provided Storage Bin to 6900

schools from MME fund under AWP & B, 2013-14. During 2014-15, State has

also planned to provide Storage bin from saving fund of MME head in some

selected schools.

2.4 Payment of cost of food grains to FCI.

2.4.1 System for payment of cost of food grains to FCI,

Presently, payment of cost of food grains to FCI is made through the concerned DNOs.

In this regard, State releases fund to DNOs subject to the lifting status submitted by

FCI to the State Nodal Office and the DNOs make payment as per the bills raised by

FCI subject to verification of the bills by Officials of Food and Civil Supply

Department.

2.4.2 Status of pending bills of FCI of the previous year.

As per FCI records as on 31/03/2014 the status of pending bills of previous year is given

below:

Total Bill amount of previous year - Rs.3522.00 lakh

Payment made against the bills of previous year - Rs.2343.00 lakh


2.4.3 Status of monthly meetings by the State Nodal Officer with the FCI.

The FCI Officials of regional Office are regularly contacted from State as well as

District Offices regarding lifting, bills, payment etc. Meeting is held with FCI Officials

to resolve the pending issues at field levels. The meeting held with FCI Officials,

Officials of Education Department on 9th May, 2014 under the Chairpersonship of the

Commissioner & Secretary to Govt. of Assam, Elementary Education Department took

various resolutions to streamline fund flow to FCI as well as lifting and distribution of

rice in time to schools. FCI Officials also attended induction training as Resource

Person organized for the newly engaged MDM Officials held at State Office.

2.4.4 The process of reconciliation of payment with the concerned offices of FCI.

The State Nodal Officer MDM releases the cost of food grains to DNO, MDM of

concerned districts as per lifting status submitted by FCI to SNO, MDM. The Area

Manager, FCI submits the bills to the Deputy Commissioner & DNO, MDM /Principal

Secretary & DNO, MDM in case of Autonomous Council District. The DNO, MDM

has to make payment to FCI as per bills & lifting certificate submitted by FCI to DNO,

MDM.

In fact, reconciliation of payment is made as per the report received from DNOs and the

FCI’s statement collected in each month.

2.4.5 Relevant issues regarding payment to FCI.

As reported by DNOs, FCI also fails to raise bills in time which delays the process of

release of fund to FCI. Anomalies are also observed in the Statement submitted by FCI

regarding outstanding payment against lifting position.

2.5 Fund Flow Mechanism - System for release of funds (Central and State).

2.5.1 Mode of release of funds at different levels, (e-transfer of funds directly from State to

School/implementing agency)

The State decided to release Cooking cost and Honorarium to cook-cum-helper to

SMC’s Bank account directly via e-transfer from the Office of the State Nodal

Officer w.e.f. 01-04-2014. Accordingly, cooking cost & honorarium to cook-cum-

helper are released to the SMC’s bank account through e-transfer.


2.5.2 Dates when the fund released to State Authority / Directorate / District / Block / Gram

Panchayat and finally to the Cooking Agency / School.

Levels Date of release

Adhoc grants from State Government to

Implementing agency

28th September,2014

Implementing agency to District for Cost

of Foodgrains & Transportation Cost

October, 2014

Implementing agency SMCs for cooking

cost and honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper

October, 2014

In fact, Districts released fund to SMCs, FCIs and GPSS as per available of fund under

opening balance during May-June, 2014.

2.5.3 Reasons for delay in release of funds at different levels.

Delay in release of fund under Adhoc grant is mainly due to delay caused at Finance

Department, Govt. of Assam. The State Govt. has lately received the balance of 1st

installment from Govt. of India and 2nd

installment is yet to be received from Govt. of

India.

2.6 Cook-cum-helpers

2.6.1 System and mode of payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers and implementing

agencies viz. NGOs / SHGs / Trust / Centralized kitchens etc.

The Honorarium to cook-cum-helper has been released through e-transfer in SMC’s

bank account from the office of the State Nodal Officer, MDM w.e.f. 1-4-2014. In

respect of schools covered by Akshayapattra Foundation (Centralized kitchen)), the

honorarium to cook-cum-helper has been released to the District Nodal Officer, MDM

for making payment to the cook-cum-helpers through Akshayapattra Foundation.

2.6.2 Rate of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers,

The rate of honorarium to cook-cum-helper is Rs.1000/- per month for 10 months in a

financial year of which Rs.900/- is Central Share and Rs.100/- is State Share @ 90:10

ratio.

2.6.3 Number of cook-cum-helpers having bank accounts,

The State Nodal Department decided to release honorarium to cook-cum-helper to

SMC’s bank account directly from SNO office. SMC makes payment either by cheque

or by e-transfer to respective bank accounts of the CCHs. The status of Bank accounts

of cook-cum-helper has not been collected from the district.

2.6.4 Payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers through their bank accounts,

Payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers is made through e-transfer in SMC’s bank

accounts.


2.6.5 This section should also include the details of cook-cum-helpers like eligibility as per

norms, approval of cook- cum-helpers, engaged and the strategy to fill the gap (if any)

Eligibility norms:

Enrolment Number of cook-cum-helper entitled

Upto 25 1

Upto 100 2

Upto 200 3

Upto 300 4

Upto 400 5

Cook-cum-Helper is engaged by School Management Committee locally preferably

women of disadvantageous communities. Schools is told about the norms in the SMC

training and engagement is done as per decision of the SMC.

2.6.6 Provisions for health check-ups of Cook-cum-Helpers,

Under Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, School Health Programme is being

implemented in schools where, the cook-cum-helpers may also be brought under the

purview of these programme. It is proposed to initiate steps to carry out this activity in

convergence with National Health Mission.

2.6.7 Whether cook-cum-helpers are wearing head gears and gloves at the time of cooking of

meals.

Aprons and head gears have been provided to all cook-cum-helpers during 2014, which

are used by the cook-cum-helpers during the time of cooking and serving of MDM.

2.6.8 Modalities for apportionment of cook-cum-helpers engaged at school level and working at

centralized kitchens, in case of schools being served through centralized kitchens,

The Cook-Cum-Helpers (CCH) engaged by SMCs in schools other than the schools

covered by centralized kitchen receive of Rs.1000/- per month for 10 months in a

financial year. In case of schools under centralized Kitchen, the CCHs receive of

fifty percent of total due i.e. Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months in a financial year

considering their workload and the rest fifty percent of total amount is paid to the

Cook-Cum-Helpers engaged in Centralized Kitchen.

2.7 Procurement and storage of cooking ingredients and condiments

2.7.1 System for procuring ( good quality Agmark / FPO) pulses, vegetables including

leafy ones, salt, condiments, etc. and other commodities.

The SMC of the schools procure the ingredients locally so that season wise available

fresh vegetables including leafy ones can be provided with the meals. Pulses, salt,

condiments etc. are purchased in local market.


2.7.2 Whether FIFO method has been adopted in usage of pulses and condiments etc. or not.

First In First Out (FIFO) method has been adopted in usage of pulses and condiments

in the State.

2.7.3 Arrangements for safe storage of ingredients and condiments in kitchens.

Ingredients have been safely stored in kitchen-cum-store. Storage bin, provided to 6941

schools, is found to be an effective way out to store the ingredients safely.

2.8 System for cooking, serving and supervising mid-day meals in the school and measures

to prevent any untoward happening.

The School Managing Committee (SMC) engages cook-cum-helpers mainly from members of

Mother Group/ local female cook. Further, Mother groups of the school help in serving cooked

food to the Children. The State Government has already issued notification for engagement of 10

member SHG (formed with mothers of the children studying in the school) to supervise day to

day activities in implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme in the school and an amount of

Rs.10,000/- per annum to each MSHG is proposed to be paid as a token of appreciation of their

works. SMC members provide necessary support to implement the scheme smoothly in schools.

Besides, steps like providing fire extinguisher, keeping away any toxic and inflammable

materials from the class rooms & kitchen sheds, tasting of food by teacher before serving it to

children, ensuring proper hand washing etc are taken to avoid untoward incident. Strict

instructions have been issued to the field level officers to take precautionary measures for

preventing untoward happening in schools in this regard. It is also ensured that Food Security

Officer of centralized kitchen regularly monitors the quality of food.

2.9 Kitchen-cum-stores.

2.9.1 Procedure and status of construction of kitchen-cum-store,

The State Government engaged two construction agencies namely HOUSEFED and

Assam State Housing Board for construction of Kitchen cum Stores under MDM

programme. Accordingly SNO, MDM had placed work order for construction of

Kitchen-cum-store one each in 44615 schools. Besides, fund was also been released for

construction of Kitchen-cum-store in 8811 schools through SMCs concerned.

Fund released by Govt. of India for construction of kitchen shed.

Total sanction for construction of

Kitchen-cum-Store by Govt. of India - 56794

Completed by HOUSEFED & ASHB - 39450

Current year progress - 8811

Yet to start - 8533


2.9.2 The reasons for slow pace construction of kitchen cum stores, if applicable

In many cases schools do not have sufficient land for construction of Kitchen-cum-

store. In some cases low-lying land and poor road communication are the reasons for

slow pace in construction of Kitchen-cum-store. 5124 units @ Rs.60000/- per unit

sanctioned during 2006-07 are found difficult to construct with the approved rate as

per present SOR of PWD, Assam.

2.9.3 Whether any standardized model of kitchen cum stores is used for construction.

Construction of Kitchen-cum-store has been done as per approved plan & estimate.

The plan & estimate was prepared by construction agencies and the same was

approved by State Nodal Officer, MDMS. Besides, pre-feb model has been introduced

for Kitchen-cum-store in 8811 schools, which is under progress.

2.9.4 Details of the construction agency and role of community in this work.

The State Govt. entrusted Assam State Housing Board, HOUSEFED & SSA, Assam

for construction of kitchen-cum-store as per plan estimate prepared by construction

agencies & approved by State Nodal Officer, MDMS. In fact, construction was done

in close coordination between agencies and the SMCs. In case of 8811 schools,

construction has been done through concerned SMCs.

2.9.5 Kitchen cum stores constructed through convergence, if any

Kitchen-Cum-Store of 39450 schools have been done through two State Government

agencies viz., HOUSEFED & Assam State Housing Board.

2.9.6 Progress of construction of kitchen-cum-stores during this year and target for the next year.

Fund released by Govt. of India for construction of kitchen shed.

Total sanction for construction of

Kitchen-cum-Store by Govt. of India - 56794

Completed by HOUSEFED & ASHB - 39450

Current year progress - 8811

Yet to start - 8533

2.10 Kitchen Devices

2.10.1 Procedure of procurement of kitchen devices f rom funds released under the Mid

Day Meal Programme

The Govt. of India had released of Rs.663.85 lakh and Rs.1566.20 lakh during 2009-10

& 2010-11 for procurement of kitchen devices. The Director of Elementary Education

cum then SNO, MDMS Assam had invited tenders for purchase of steel plate and steel

Glass during 2013. However, order of the work could not be executed due to pending

court cases. The court has disposed the matter of recently and now, fund has been


released to SMCs of 42,493 schools out of 44601 in the respective bank accounts as per

rate (Rs. 5000/- per school) to procure kitchen devices as per the guideline and

specifications approved by Govt. of Assam.

2.10.2 Procedure of procurement of kitchen devices f rom funds released under the other

sources.

State Government had released an amount of Rs.883.30 lakh during for procurement of

Kitchen devices, which has already been utilized. In fact, no fund has been received

from other sources for procurement of Kitchen devices in schools.

2.10.3 Availability of eating plates. Source of funding of eating plates.

The SNO, MDM has not provided fund for purchasing of eating plates. However, a

good number of SMCs have purchased eating plates from their own sources.

2.11 Capacity building and training for different stakeholders :

2.11.1 Details of the training programme conducted for cook-cum-helpers, State level

officials, SMC members, school teachers and others stakeholders

1. During, 2014-15, a 5-day training for cook-cum-helper was organized in 2

batches having 30 cook-cum-helpers in each batch at the Institute of Hotel

Management, Guwahati. The training of 1st batch of cook-cum-helper was held

on 3rd

November, 2014 to 7th

November, 2014 and training of 2nd

batch of

cook-cum-helper was held from 25th

November, 2014 to 29th

November, 2014.

The expenditure of the training of cook-cum-helper was incurred from MME

head. These 60 trained cook-cum-helpers along with previous year trained 150

cook-cum-helpers will be the master trainers and will impart training to the

other cook-cum-helpers at block level.

2. In the training of SMCs under SSA, the Mid-Day-Meal has been taken a major

subject of discussion with the SMC members. Apart from SMC’s role and

responsibilities in MDMS, the subjects like books of accounts, hygiene and

safe drinking water, emergency plan, kitchen garden etc were covered in the

training.

3. Role of SSA functionaries in MDMS is also discussed in State and District

levels of SSA, Assam.


2.11.2 Details about Modules used for training, Master Trainers, Venues etc.

Course Content for the Training Programme for MDMS cook

Day-1:

a) Hygiene

1. Personal Hygiene – Definition & it importance

2. Food Hygiene – i) Rules for food handler, Food storage

3. Work Hygiene – i) Upkeep & care while working, ii) Keeping surrounding

neat & clean

a) Menu Planning : i) Definition, ii) Types of menu, iii) Factors of effective

menu, iv) Cyclic menu, v) Pricing of a dish, vi) Meal

timing

Day -2

b) Nutrition :i) Definition, ii) Types of nutrition, iii) Food & Nutrients,

iv) Balance Diet

c) Method of cooking i) Objective of cooking, ii) Cooking method –

a) with medium – like frying, roasting, cooking,

etc…., b) Without medium – broiling, baking etc

Day -3

a) Regional Cuisine i) Koldil mangho, ii) Boror tenga,

iii) Dhekia hakar bhaji, iv) Mandhania chutney

Day -4

a) Regional Cuisine i) Khischiri – 3 varities, ii) Tomato Chutney,

iii) Baby Potato fry, iv) Calcasia leaf curry &

chutney, v) Kheer – 3 verities (rice, potato,

rice-flour)

Day -5

a) Basic gravies i) Red-fish curry, Egg curry, ii) White – Veg

khorma, iii) Green – Palak Paneer, Potato, iv)

Soyabean curry, Rajma curry

Targets for the next year.

The targets for next year is to train all cook-cum-helper through Master trainers.

Total Master Trainer = 120 + 30 + 60 = 210

Target for the next year = (122724 - 210) = 122514


2.12 Management Information System at School, Block, District and State level and its details.

2.12.1 Procedure followed for data entry into MDM-MIS Web portal

At Block level MIS data entry has been made as per man-days basis under direct

supervision of District MDM functionaries. The data entry process was

continuously supervised from State in Annual & Monthly data entry format

alongwith all logistic helps to the field level offices.

2.12.2 Level (State/ District/ Block/ School) at which data entry is made

School wise format is collected by CRC/ Block EDP & Block Accountant (under

SSA) / Sub-Inspector of School and data entry is done at Block level mainly on

man-days basis.

2.12.3 Availability of manpower for web based MIS

Initially, MIS data entries were done by the EDPs engaged at BMC, SSA, Office.

Subsequently, for incomplete work, data entry has been done on man-days basis.

2.12.4 Mechanism for ensuring timely data entry and quality of data

One of the mandatory tasks of district MDM functionaries is to ensure timely data

entry into MIS MDM portal. District is to regularly follow up the collection of

formats and entry of information into the portal.

2.12.5 Whether MIS data is being used for monitoring purpose and details thereof.

MIS data have been used for planning process for preparation of AWP&B, 2015-16

such as MME plan, unsubsidized LPG, Toilet & Drinking water facilities etc. It is

also a part of the monitoring system to ensure quality food for eligible children as

per the norms.

2.13 Systems to ensure transparency, accountability and openness in all aspects of programme

implementation,

2.13.1 Display of logo, entitlement of children and other information at a prominent visible

place in school

MDM Logo has been displayed in the front veranda of the schools. The entitlement

of children and other information have been printed in MDM calendar. The same

have been displayed in hoarding also. Hoardings are installed in the office campus of

Deputy Commissioners, Inspector of Schools, DEEOs, BEEOs.


2.13.2 Dissemination of information through MDM website

All the information in respect of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is uploaded in MDM

website as per specific format. It has also been planned to open a separate page for

MDMS in the SSA Web site of Assam.

2.13.3 Provisions for community monitoring at school level i.e. Mother Roaster, Inspection

register,

Schools have Inspection Register to note down the observations/comments by the

inspecting officials. Also, SMCs, Mother Groups regularly monitor the functioning

of MDMS and provide concurrent support to the schools in this regard.

2.13.4 Tasting of meals by community members,

SMC members, teachers, cook-cum-helper, Mother Groups taste cook meal before 30

minutes ahead of distribution among the children and instructions have been issued

for keeping the record of taster in a separate register.

2.13.5 Conducting Social Audit

State has started conducting Social Audit in 11,255 schools during 2014-15 for SSA &

MDMS with a view to ensure transparency, accountability & participation of community

in school development activities. Social Audit manual is developed in the State with the

inputs of Resource Person, Teachers, SMCs and is provided to the selected SMC for

conduct of Social Audit. Social Audit teams are constituted with the representative of

PRIs, local Retired Teacher, NGOs, local educated Youth, Mothers Group and the group

coordinators are given training at district level.

2.14 Measures taken to rectify

2.14.1 Inter-district low and uneven utilization of food grains and cooking cost

Status of utilization of food grains and cooking costs are regularly monitored from

district as well as State levels. Schools are encouraged to utilize food grains at the

optimal quantity. Poor performing districts are warned and are requested to improve

their performance in the following months.

2.14.2 Intra-district mismatch in utilization of food grains and cooking cost.

Intra district uneven/mismatch in utilization of food grains and cooking cost are

observed due to several reasons like local bandh, flood, ethnic violence etc. The District

Nodal Officers have been asked to utilize cooking cost in proportionate of food grains

and the schools are requested to make up the left out days taking special measures.


2.14.3 Delay in delivering cooking cost at school level.

Utmost care has been taken at implementing agency level to release the cooking costs to

SMCs as early as possible after receipt of fund from the Government. Delay in release

of fund from Government to implementing agency subsequently delays the process to

release cooking cost. The State has started releasing cooking cost directly to SMC’s

accounts from State Office through e-transfer from FY 2014-15.

2.14.4 Delay in payment to FCI

The SNO, MDM releases the cost of food grains to the DNOs, MDM after receiving the

same from the Govt. Accordingly DNOs release fund as per the bills raised by FCI

based on lifting position. Reportedly, it got delayed in the verification process of the

bills. Also some DNOs have informed that FCI hardly raise bills in time. To overcome

this problem, State has decided to release the fund directly to FCI subject to submission

of bills certified by DNOs concerned as per lifting position.

2.14.5 Mismatch of data reported through various sources (QPR, AWP& B, MIS etc)

It has been observed that lot of errors remain while entering the data into MIS portal by

casual computer operators engaged in man-days basis. Checking at the entry level has

considerably reduced such error in the current year data. Of course, few mismatches are

still observed which need to be taken care of in future while entering the data in MIS

web portal.

2.15 Details of Evaluation studies conducted by State/UTs and summary of its findings.

The Planning & Development Department, Govt. of Assam has conducted a study on Flagship

Scheme in Nalbari, Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong, Hailakandi,

Jorhat districts during 2013-14 and Evaluation studies were done in the reference period 2009-10,

2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13, the major findings are listed below:

Key findings of the study are mentioned below:

Findings

1. SMCs of the schools appointed the staff (Cook/Helper) for preparation of Mid-Day Meal.

Only 30% of the sample schools visited reportedly involved Senior Citizens in MDM

programme

2. Operational difficulties have been experienced and reported by the school authorities in the

implementation of Mid-Day Meal, right from procurement of various items along with their

teaching activities.

3. Separate sheds/kitchens for preparation of Mid Day Meal are available in the 90% of the

sample schools visited

4. It is observed that the number of students enrolled in the School Registers is less than the

statistical data maintained by the MDM Programme in some of the sample schools.


5. The cooking cost is not provided regularly to the schools. There are instances that many

schools are collecting food grains other than rice and firewood etc. on credit from the private

stores. The honorarium of cooks were also not paid regularly.

6. Mid-Day Meal to children has not been served uniformly in all the schools in a week. Some

schools served Mid-Day Meal five days in a week and other schools are found to have served

Mid-Day Meal six days in a week. This is evident from the information gathered through

schedules/questionnaire etc.

7. Poor maintenance of up to date record in the schools has been observed. This may be due to

shortage of teacher/manpower in the school. Lower Primary school having a single teacher

failed to run smoothly both Mid-Day Meal programme and SSA programme simultaneously.

8. Cook/helper have been found to be varied from 2 to 5 nos. in each sample schools and none

of them reported about regular receipt of their dues of Rs.1000.00 pm.

9. All the sample schools have been provided the MDM at between 12.00 noon to 1.00pm as per

norms in one time per day and all the students takes it satisfactorily.

10. Provision of water has been found either of hand Tube-well or Deep Tube well etc. for

preparing of MDM and drinking purpose. Most of the children bring water bottle from their

home. Safe drinking water seems to be available in most of the sample schools visited. 60%

of the schools are having Hand pump & the rest 40% seems have Tube well.

11. All the students interviewed reported about taken their MDM at school regularly as per

requirement every day and they uses steel dish for eating purpose at school.

12. Though some schools visited reported positive impact of MDM is School as improved

attendance, impact on enrolment is again area specific and depends on the lifestyle of the

population. In some areas people send their children to private schools. Thus overall no

noticeable increase in enrolment is seen.

13. Quality of dry ration as reported by 80% of the sample schools visited is good and only 20%

schools reported as fair.

14. In 50% of the sample schools menu reportedly prepared by the Head Master/ Teachers. In

20% schools menu is prepared by Higher Officials. In another 10% by MDM committees and

in the rest 20% by the combination of all above

15. There is no proper & earmarked area for serving MDM to the children. 40% of the sample

schools use class rooms, another 40% use veranda and the rest 20% use open space to take

meal in schools

16. As regards monitoring of MDM scheme in schools, 60% of the sample schools visited

reportedly have the system & the rest 40% do not have a proper monitoring system, 40%

reportedly monitored implementation of MDM quarterly & rest 20% monthly

17. As regards storage facilities available, 90% of the sample schools are having raised platform

for storing the rice etc. lifted under the scheme. The rest of the 50% sample schools do not

have such facilities & rice meant for MDM are stored on the pucca floor of the school room.

18. As regards level of satisfaction with MDM programme, 30% of the sample schools reported

as fully satisfied, 50% as satisfied, 10% as OK and the rest 10% as not satisfied.

19. Rice, dal, sabji, khichdi, soyabean curry and in some cases local options are prepared

alternately. On special days like meetings etc breads/biscuits bananas are also served. Weekly

once protein supplement like egg etc are served.

20. During interaction with the students it was observed that students were satisfied with the

quality of food served. 10% of them found to dislike the food.


21. Cleanliness is strictly maintained in regard to washing of utensils with detergents by the

cook/helper. Separate dumping facility for kitchen/food wastes are there

22. Students wash their hands well before taking food. In most of the schools children of

cook/helpers are the students of the same school hence the kitchen staff take good care of the

students as well.

23. Cooks and helpers get their remuneration late i.e. after 5/6 months which is deposited to their

respective bank accounts. But the delay in getting the salary causes some grievance among

the cooks.

The State has also planned to conduct a study on impact of Mid-Day-Meal Scheme on the children

especially from Special Focus areas (ST, SC, Tea Garden, Minority community dominated areas)

during 2014-15.

2.16 Write up on best/ innovative practices followed in the State.

1. MDM IEC Calendar :

State has provided MDM calendar to all schools and offices of Education Department with

the information like suggested menu, calorie chart, norms with respect to all components

(Cooking cost, honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper, Transportation Cost, Days to be served

MDM, food grains entitlement etc). The calendar also displays best initiatives in the State

portraying children of schools. The SSA-MDM Toll Free Number and address for

communication to State MDM Offices have also been enlisted in the Calendar.

2. Group Hand-washing before Mid-Day-Meal :

Assam model of Group Hand-washing before Mid-Day-Meal is adjusted as one of the best

model in the country with low cost high value principle, which is appreciated at the

international level. As reported, this activity has enhanced enrolment and retention of

children in schools vis-à-vis reduced the diseases like diarrhea, skin disease etc.

3. Kitchen Garden in schools :

State has promoted Kitchen Garden in schools with the help School Management Committees

and the line department. Many a schools have developed Kitchen Garden in their school

campus. District namely Bongaigaon harnessed untied fund of district administration to

develop kitchen garden in 26 schools. Leafy & green vegetable in kitchen garden is found to

be a good source of nutrients for children in these schools.

All three activities were highly appreciated by 21st JRM of SSA visited the State during

February, 2015.

2.17 Untoward incidents

2.17.1 Instances of unhygienic food served, children falling ill

No instance of unhygienic food served & children falling ill is reported in the State.

2.17.2 Sub-standard supplies,

FCI delivered Fair Average Quality rice in Mid-Day Meal Scheme.


2.17.3 Diversion/ misuse of resources,

No report has been received by the State regarding diversion and misuse of Mid-Day

Meal rice during 2014-15.

2.17.4 Social discrimination

The State of Assam is blessed with no social discrimination. Mid-Day-Meal is taken by

children together of different strata/caste-creed/religion.

2.17.5 Action taken and safety measures adopted to avoid recurrence of such incidents.

Time to time SMCs has been instructed to maintain hygienic environment during

preparation and delivery of Mid-Day Meal and to maintain fire safety. Fire extinguishers

have also been provided in the schools for Fire safety.

2.18 Quality of food

2.18.1 System of Tasting of food by teachers/community. Maintenance of tasting register at school

level.

Cooked food is tasted by teachers / cook-cum-helper / SMC members on regular basis.

The Schools authority has also been requested to maintain tasting register at school level.

2.18.2 Testing of food sample by any reputed labs for the presence of nutrients and presence of

microbes, if any, as per norms of Mid-Day Meals.

Meal provided by Akshaya Pattra Foundation is tested in reputed laboratory. State will

also take necessary steps to test cooked MDM in reputed laboratory to ascertain the

quality of food.

2.18.3 Engagement of NABL labs for the testing of Meals.

The Akshaya Pattra Foundation,Guwahati (NGO) has an ISO certified kitchen and

dispatch Meals for testing purpose at NABL Lab, Kolkata & Public Health Lab, Assam

at regular interval.

2.19 Involvement of NGOs / Trusts.

2.19.1 Modalities for engagement of NGOs/ Trusts for serving of MDM through centralized

kitchen.

The State has engaged Akshaya Pattra Foundation,Guwahati (NGO), an ISO certified

kitchen for providing cooked Mid-Day Meals to 591 schools of Kamrup(R) & Kamrup

(M) District.

2.19.2 Whether NGOs/ Trusts are serving meal in rural areas

The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO) is serving meals in 414 schools under

Kamrup (Rural) district.


2.19.3 Maximum distance and time taken for delivery of food from centralized kitchen and

school

The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO) is covering maximum 30 km from

the centralized kitchen and its takes around 2 hrs from the kitchen to school.

2.19.4 Measures taken to ensure delivery of hot cooked meals to schools

2.19.4.1 Responsibility of receiving cooked meals at the schools from the centralized

kitchen,

Cooked meals are received by Cook-Cum-helper & SMCs of the schools from

the Akshaya Pattra Foundation, carried through customized insulated vehicles.

The CCHs distribute the meal among children and washes utensils after delivery

of food.

2.19.4.2 Whether the containers are sealed at the time of supply of meals to schools,

Yes , the Akshaya Patra Foundation is providing meals through S.S. Vessels

which are completely air tight and food self-life inside the vessels is five hrs and

temperature remains near about 60 to 65 0C at the time of consumption

(lunch time).

2.19.4.3 Tentative time of delivery of meals at schools from centralized kitchen.

It generally takes two hrs from centralized kitchen. Meals are served within

12 Noon of the all the schools under centralized kitchen.

2.19.5 Testing of food samples at centralized kitchens

The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO), being an ISO certified

kitchen, follows all the safety & quality measures and norms. At a regular

interval, Food Inspector from Office of Joint Director of Health services visit

the kitchen. Also after cooking, food is being tested by three senior category

officer including Quality Officer of the foundation. The Foundation sends

Meals for testing purpose at NABL Lab, Kolkata & Public Health Lab, Assam

at regular interval.


2.20 Status of Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (School Health Programme)

2.20.1 Provision of micro- nutrients, Vitamin-A, de-worming medicine, Iron and Folic acid

(WIFS), Zinc.

Vitamin A (Total coverage)

Biannual Round Feb, 2014 to Aug, 2014 = 17,25,724

Biannual Round Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2014 = 18,38,188

De-worming

Biannual De-worming coverage

4. From Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2014 = 9,58,321

5. From Mar, 2014 to Sept, 2014 = 9,77,011

The De-worming day is observed on 10th February,2015 across the State in close

coordination of NHM, SSA and RMSA.

Iron and Folic acid (WIFS), Zinc

Data at Table = AT-21 (table part)

2.20.2 Distribution of spectacles to children with refractive error,

1337 beneficiaries have been treated for vision impairment and NHM has planned to

provide spectacles to these children under National Blind Control Programme.

2.20.3 Recording of height, weight etc.

20,70,608 children have been checked / screened upto December, 2014. 119392 children

were further referred for treatment at CHEs/PHEs in the State.

2.20.4 Number of visits made by the RBSK team for the health check- up of the children.

It is started from June, 2014 in Assam. Visits are done at 2 (two) levels Anganwadi

Centres and schools.

Anganwadi centres visited = 23880 covering 934801 children

Schools visited = 13895 covering 10,82,807 children


2.21 Present monitoring structure at various levels. Strategy for establishment of monitoring cell at various

levels viz. Block, District and State level for effective monitoring of the scheme.

The state Govt. had notified the formation of State, District & Block level Monitoring Committee for

over all monitoring of the implementation of Mid-day Meal scheme. District Level Monitoring

Committee headed by senior most MP of the district has been constituted and meeting of the

committees is held to review the status of implementation of the programme. All 27 districts have

held the meetings. The School Management Committees have already been constituted in schools

inducting 75% parents’ members of the state. SMC look after day-to-day implementation of the

scheme with close co-ordination with teachers and along with Mothers Self Help Group. SMS based

monitoring system has been introduced by the DNO, MDM Kamrup during 2014.

2.22 Meetings of Steering cum Monitoring Committees at the Block, District and State level

2.22.1 Number of meetings held at various level and gist of the issues discussed in the

meeting,

The State Steering cum Monitoring Committee meeting was held on 12th Feb, 2014.

The District Administration regularly holds District Development Committee meeting

to discuss inter-alia implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme in the district. The

Additional Deputy Commissioner, in-charge of Education regularly reviews the status

of implementation of MDM scheme with BEEOs & BMCs (SSA).

Major issues discussed in the SSMC meeting:

1. Operationalization of dedicated Cell for Mid-Day-Meal Scheme.

2. Hand washing facility to be provided to all schools, if required, in phased manner

and a proposal in this regard should be placed in the ensuing AWP & B, 2014-15.

3. Exploring the possibility to enhance the remuneration of Cook-cum-helper of

Rs.1000/- per month, as this is very low considering the present price rise of day-

to-day commodities.

4. Training of the Head Teacher cum Member Secretary of SMCs on books of

accounts especially on MDMS..

5. The need for contingency plan in schools and to create awareness amongst teachers

in this regard.

6. E-payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers through SMC concerned.

7. Regular inspection of schools.

8. Holding of regular Parent-Teachers meet in school.

2.22.2 Action taken on the decisions taken during these meetings.

The necessary actions have been taken as per resolution of SSMC meeting held on 12th

February, 2014 for implementation of Mid-Day Meal Scheme and will apprise the

SSMC in the next meeting to be held on 16th Feb, 2015.


2.23 Frequency of meeting of District Level Committee held under the chairmanship of senior most

MP of the District to monitor the scheme. Gist of the issues discussed and action taken thereon.

District level Monitoring Committees meeting is held at district level. At least one round of

meeting is held in almost all districts of the State. The following issues are mainly raised in the

district level monitoring committees’ meeting-

Quality of food and menu

Construction of cooking shed

Regular monitoring of schools by grass root level functionaries

Relieving teacher from day-to-day activities required for implementation of MDMS.

2.24 Arrangement for official inspections to MDM centres/schools and percentage of schools

inspected and summary of findings and remedial measures taken.

The Director of Elementary Education, Assam and the then SNO, MDMS issued instruction to

the District, Sub-divisional and Block level officers to inspect at least 25% schools/ centres in

every quarter. As reported, the district level officers inspect schools regularly. Target for school

inspection has been fixed as below for DEEO, D.I. of schools, BEEO, S.I. of schools.

DEEO will have to visit 15 schools in a month.

D.I of schools will have to visit 20 schools in a month.

BEEO will have to visit 25 schools in a month.

SI of schools will have to visit 40 schools in a month.

As per MIS Web Portal data, 107758 schools were inspected by districts and bock officials

during 2014-15.

Apart from above, SSA functionaries are also entrusted to visit schools to provide necessary

support at field levels for smooth implementation of SSA & MDM activities.

2.25 Feedback/comments in respect of report of Monitoring Institutions designated for your State/UTs

to monitor implementation of MDM and action taken thereon.

The monitoring Institute has not submitted any report, feedback/comments to the State Govt.

during 2014-15.

2.26 Details of the Contingency Plan to avoid any untoward incident. Printing of important phone

numbers (eg. Primary health center, Hospital, Fire brigade etc) on the walls of school building.

The DNOs, MDMS cum Deputy Commissioners/Principal Secretaries (Autonomous Council)

were instructed by the Govt vide letter no. PMA/MDM-Cell/62/2011/36, dtd. 25th July,2013 to

ensure having of a contingency plan at School, Block, Sub-Division and at the District Level to

face any sort of incident that may possibly occur in connection with MDM scheme. The contact

numbers of important functionaries are to be displayed in visible place preferably Wall in the

schools to use at urgent/emergency moment.


i. Contingency Plan for district :

The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner,

District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC are to be reflected on the wall of

DEEO/ DMC office and Inspector of Schools office.

ii. Contingency Plan for Block :

The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner,

District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC, BEEO, BMC, Public Health

Centre are to be reflected on the wall of BEEO/ BMC office.

iii. Contingency Plan for Schools :

The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy

Commissioner, District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC, BEEO, BMC,

Public Health Centre, Headmaster of the school, SMC President are to be reflected on

the wall of School.

Schools should keep First-aid-Box with adequate medicines, bandage, detol, cotton etc.

Also the following steps are to be taken by District authority / school authority.

If cooked food is found contaminated that may be buried under ground.

Unusable rice may be destroyed in presence district administration.

Always use agmarked oil, turmeric etc in cooking food.

Cooked food must be tested by the teacher/ SMC member before 30 minutes ahead of

distribution among the children.

Fast aid training to be arranged for teacher & SMC members.

Fire extinguisher shall be installed in the school.

In this regard, advisory from the Government will be issued to District Administration,

district and block officials of Education Department and School authority for strict

compliance.

2.27 Grievance Redressal Mechanism

2.27.1 Details regarding Grievance Redressal at all levels,

A Toll Free contact centre is setup at SSA State Office for SSA & MDMS with the

number 18003453525, through which 44 complaints / grievances with respect to

MDMS are received till 31st January, 2015 during 2014-15. Complaints are referred to

the concerned district officials to enquire into the matter with competent authority and

take action deemed appropriate.

2.27.2 Details of complaints received i.e. Nature of complaints etc.

Total Complaints received 44

Most of the complaints allege irregular service of MDM in school and some are

misappropriation of MDM fund.

2.27.3 Time schedule for disposal of complaints,

The district officers have been asked to dispose of the complaints within one month by

following due process.

2.27.4 Details of action taken on the complaints.

As reported, action has been taken against all 44 complaints.


2.28 Details regarding Awareness Generation & IEC activities and Media campaign, carried out at

State/district/block/school level.

Various steps are taken for awareness generation on MDM in the state. Hoardings on MDMS as

IEC were installed in prominent places of district headquarters. Arrangement has also been

made for fixing / fitting MDM logo in all schools. MDM Calendars having information with

regard to the scheme and role and responsibilities of stakeholders are also provided to schools

and offices of Education Department. In SMC training, issues related to MDM are also shared.

Detail plan of activities may be seen in the plan under MME head.

2.29 Overall assessment of the manner in which implementation of the programme is contributing to

the programme objectives and an analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the programme

implementation.

Impact of MDM scheme is found to be wide and varied. The impact of the Scheme has been

considerably significant with regard to enrolment and retention of children in school. The food

provided in school has given physical and mental strength to the children for study and created a

joyful atmosphere in class rooms.

As far as the implementation of MDMS in the state is concerned, the areas of strength and

weakness may be mentioned as below:

Strength:-

1. Absence of social and caste prejudice.

2. Awareness of parents/ guardians.

3. Adequate budget provision.

4. Incorporation of group hand-wash facilities, Kitchen Garden.

5. Strong monitoring and support system with the functionaries of SSA, Assam.

Weakness:-

1. Lack of knowledge on books of accounts on the part of SMC.

2. Computerization of data to monitor all aspects of MDM scheme.

3. Delays in fund flow.

2.30 Contribution by community in the form of Tithi Bhojan or any other similar practices in the

State/ UT etc.

In the State, community plays a pivotal role for smooth implementation of MDMS. Contribution

of communities as far as monitoring of the scheme, developing kitchen garden, ensuring had-

wash facilities, providing local vegetables are quite tangible. State has also planned to encourage

community to conduct programme like Tithi Bhojan in the school campus to benefit the children.


2.31 Any other issues and Suggestions.

Mother Self Help may be engaged in schools to relieve teachers for carry out day to day

activities of the MDMS.

Improvement in nutritional value of the food through additional micro nutrient.

State has set up dedicated cell for MDMS engaging key functionaries on contractual basis.

Present norms for allocation of MME fund under AWP & B needs to be re-considered to meet

the need of honorarium of these functionaries vis-à-vis to carry out all essential activities.

Important Outcomes of the Programme

Regular attendance

Reduction of Dropout rate.

Improvement of retention rate.

Reduction of Seasonal ailment.

Increase in Nutritional status.

Belongingness of the parents/guardians to the institution is improved.

1. Action taken note on State commitment in PAB-MDM Meeting, 2014-15

Point 1: Adoption of Green Channel Scheme:

State’s commitment Action Taken/Status

Additional Secretary (EE-1) informed that the

State Government may adopt the “Green Channel

Scheme” during 2014-15. This would enable the

State to provide funds to the schools/ cooking

agencies in advance.

The State Government has already adopted the “Green

Channel Scheme” during 2014-15 however the system

need to be operationalized fully.

Point 2: Release of funds to schools through e-transfer:


Secretary, Department of School Education &

Literacy, Government of India advised that the

funds should be released to schools through e-

transfer from State level to avoid delays in funds

transfer by intermediary levels. He also advised

that honorarium to cook-cum-helpers should

preferably be paid through e-transfer to their bank

accounts.

The State Govt. has started to release cooking cost and

honorarium to cook-cum-helper directly to the SMC’s

bank account from State Nodal Office w.e.f. 1-4-2014

through e-transfer.


Point 3: Payment to FCI at State level:


Delay in payment of cost of food grains to FCI in

the State

The payment against the cost of food grains to FCI has

regularly been reviewed with district level authorities.

In this regard, a video conference was also held with

district officials on 30/12/2014 wherein district

authorities were requested for immediate release of

fund to FCI against all outstanding bills. The

district authorities have also been requested to clear all

bills through several communications ( District-wise

detail is enclosed separately)

Point 4: Training to cook-cum-helper:


Additional Secretary (EE.I) informed that on the

request of this Department some reputed hotels

such as ITDC Hotels, Institute of Hotel

Management, Food & Nutrition Department of

the Agriculture Universities, Food & Nutrition

Board Unit of Ministry of Women and Child

Development imparted training to the cook-cum-

helpers during 2013-14. The services of these

institutions or other similar institutions may be

utilized; for imparting training to cook-cum-

helpers.

State has initiated training of Cook-cum-Helpers under

current year budget. In this regard, a 5-day residential

training for 60 cook-cum-helpers as Master Trainers of

27 districts was organized in the Institute of Hotel

Management, Guwahati in two phases i.e. on 3rd

to 7th

November, 2014 and 25th to 29

th November, 2014.

It has been planned to conduct 2-day training of 47792

Cook-cum-Helper (one of each Govt/ Provincialised

elementary school) at block level with the help of these

Master Trainers in cascade mode.

Point 5: Tasting of meals by Teachers and Community members:


Additional Secretary (EE.I) informed that meals

have to be tasted by the teachers, community

members etc. before serving it to the children.

The States should ensure that meals are tasted

regularly on daily basis by the teachers,

community members on rotational basis.

The school authority & field level functionaries have

been instructed for tasting of cooked food before 30

minutes ahead of distribution among the children and

also requested to enter the name of the taster in a

register. As per record, the teachers / cook-cum-helpers

/ mothers group /SMC members taste the meals

regularly. The importance of tasting the meal before

serving to children was imparted in SMC training.


Point 6: Constitution of State Review Mission for Poor Performing Districts:


Additional Secretary (EE.I) suggested that the

State Government may constitute State Review

Mission similar to the Joint Review Mission of

the Government of India for monitoring the

performance of the scheme in the poorly

performing districts and taking corrective action

on the recommendations of the State Review

Mission. The reports of the State Review Mission

and action taken note on the recommendations

must be shared with the Central Government.

The process has been initiated to set up State Review

Mission specially for poor performance districts and

the Govt. have been moved to notify the setting up

State Review Mission.

Point 7: Convening of District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting in each quarter:


The District Vigilance and Monitoring

Committee meeting must be convened under the

chairpersonship of senior most MP of the district

on regular basis as per the guidelines.

The District Level Monitoring Committee for SSA,

RMSA & MDMS have been constituted in all districts

and atleast one round of meeting of these committees

are held in most of the districts during the year.


Strategies to ensure timely release of fund:

Smooth implementation of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is fully dependent on timely release of fund to the SMCs.

In fact, delay in release of fund at different levels has been observed during the current year, which needs to

be addressed.

Following activities are proposed to be carried out in order to ensure timely release of funds:

Constant follow up from the implementing Department will be made in order to reduce the lag

in release of ceiling by Finance Department, Govt. of Assam. If required, meeting with officials

concerned will be orgainsed to ensure timely sanction and release of fund by the Finance

Department.

Cooking Cost & Honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper to be released to the SMCs directly through

e-transfer from SNO, Office.

Specific time frame will be given to respective levels viz., State, District & SMCs to release the

fund from date of receipt of fund from the implementing Department/ Finance Department.

For release of fund (Central & State Share) from state exchequer to SNO, monitoring system at

the highest level, i.e. by Chief Minister, Minister Education, and Chief Secretary / Additional

Chief Secretary may be adopted.

Receipt and release of fund will be reviewed every month and steps will be taken as per need.

Convergence activities with line Departments :

State has already initiated steps to develop Kitchen Garden in schools in co-ordination with Department of

Agriculture and Horticulture, Govt. of Assam. It is expected that Kitchen Garden would be developed in all

schools availing MDM through active involvement of SMCs and Mothers Groups. It has been proposed to

explore possibilities to develop Kitchen Garden in schools under MGNERGA.

Regarding Rastriya Bal Swastha Karyakram, Department of Education is closely involved in

implementation of the programme. Convergence meeting will also be organized with Social Welfare and

Labour Department to ensure coverage of all children especially working children and Children with Special

Need. Regular meeting with PHE Department will also be organized to ensure safe drinking water in all

schools. In this connection, a working group with the functionaries of Health/NHM, Social Welfare, Labour,

Agriculture, Horticulture, Food and Civil Supplies, P&RD and PHE Departments will be formed to monitor

and carry forward convergence activities.

A. Proposal for requirement of fund and foodgrains:

Foodgrains (Rice) is provided at the rate of 100 grams per child per day in LP and 150 grams per child per

day in UP & NCLP schools. 72352.477 MT of foodgrains are lifted to schools till 3rd

quarter against

112551.820 MT approved by Govt. of India under AWP & B, 2014-15 for LP, UP & NCLP. For the year

2015-16, an amount of Rs. 6277.31 lakh for 111102.803 MT of foodgrains will be required as cost of

foodgrains @ Rs. 5640/- MT to provide MDM in schools (210 days for LP & 220 days for UP & NCLP).

Stage Average number of children

to be covered

Rice (in MT) Requirement of fund (in

lakh)

Lower Primary 3042160 63599.844 3593.39

Upper Primary & NCLP 1420202 47502.959 2683.92

Total 4462362 111102.803 6277.31


B. Proposal for requirement of cooking cost :

Cooking cost is provided for procurement of pulses, vegetables, oils and fats, salt and condiments and fuel

through SMCs. SMCs procure these materials through local shopping. In Assam, mostly fire wood is used

as fuel for cooking of the meal. In urban areas, 1138 nos. of schools are also using LPG to cook the meal.

However, 8045 nos. of schools have been proposed for providing LPG to cook the meal

Cooking cost is presently released through DNOs to SMCs. However, initiatives have been taken-up to

release Cooking Cost directly to SMCs from SNO through e-transfer with effect from 1st April, 2014 to

reduce the time at intermediary levels

The members of the State Steering cum Monitoring Committee suggested that the rate of cooking cost

against LP & UP schools should be the same as the cost of fuel, ingredient etc. used for cooking of Mid-day

Meal is almost same for the children of both the levels. Govt. of India may consider to raise the cooking cost

of LP level to make it at par with UP level.

Total amount proposed against cooking cost is Rs. 43667.93 Lakh (including LPG). Details at table below---

Stage Average number of

children to be covered Rate (Rs.)

Amount

(lakh)

Lower Primary 3042160 3.86 per child per day for 210 days 25061.00

Upper Primary &

NCLP

1420202 5.78 per child per day for 220 days

for UP and 312 days for NCLP

18606.93

Total 4462362 43667.93

C. Proposal for requirement of Transportation cost :

Transportation cost is calculated on the basis of PDS rate i.e, Rs. 136/- per quintal for lifting of rice

from FCI godown to schools. Requirement for the year 2015-16 is shown in the under mentioned table:

Stage Rice (in MT) Requirement of fund (in lakh)

Lower Primary 63599.844 864.94

Upper Primary & NCLP 47502.959 646.04

Total 111102.803 1510.980

D. Proposal for honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper :

122724 nos. of Cook-cum-helper (CCHs) are engaged by School Management Committees under AWP

& B, 2014-15. These CCHs are provided with an amount of Rs. 1000/- per CCH per month for 10

months as honorarium.

Under AWP & B, 2015-16, 128139 nos. of CCHs are proposed to be engaged by SMCs as per the norms

and total requirement of fund will be Rs. 12813.90 lakh

It is also proposed to conduct training of these CCHs in cascade and encompassing mode under

AWP&B, 2015-16 ( Detail plan of activity may be seen under MME component’s plan)

Stage Cook-Cum-Helper Requirement of fund (in lakh)

Lower Primary 93657 9365.70

Upper Primary 34482 3448.20

Total 128139 12813.90


E. Engagement of Mothers Self Help Group:

As per Govt. notification, the State Govt. decided to implement Mid-Day Meal Scheme through a 10

members Mother Self Help Group of the School at school level w.e.f 1st April, 2014. The Govt. decided

to pay Rs.10,000/- per annum as a token of appreciation to the Self Help Group. The total requirement of

fund will be Rs.5801.70 lakh. The amount is required to be reflected in the State Budget of 2015-16 as

State scheme. However, Govt. of India may provide necessary financial assistance on 90:10 basis

considering the effectiveness of the innovative process.

F. Plan under Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (MME) for 2015-16

1. Setting up of Management Structure & Capacity building of staff. : The State Government

decided to implement MDMS through Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Assam with dedicated MDMS cells and

experienced as well as qualified staff w.e.f 1st January, 2014. Accordingly, officers/ staff have been

engaged to look after the day to day implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme as shown overleaf. The

pool of manpower has already been engaged for management, monitoring and maintaining and

updating of all records related to MDMS. All staff/functionaries of the cells have already been trained

about the roles and responsibilities of the officials and also provided with furniture and

computers/laptop to perform the job in prompt manner.

Organogram of dedicated Mid-Day Meal Cell

Mission Director, SSA, Assam

Executive Director, SSA, Assam

SRO, MDM/ Asstt. Director, MDM District Mission Co-ordinator

State Programme Manager

State MIS Manager State Accounts Officer Statistical Asstt

EDP Accounts Asstt. LDA cum Typist

District Programme Manager Block Mission Co-ordinator

District MIS Manager District Accounts Officer Block MIS Manager

EDP LDA cum EDP


Present Staff position :

State level

Position Numbers

Consultant 1

State Programme Manager 1

State MIS Manager 0

Accounts Officer 1

Accounts Assistant 0

Statistical Assistant 0

LDA cum Typist 0

Electronic Data Processor 9

Total 12

District level

Position (one each of the districts) Numbers

District Programme Manager 27

District MIS Manager 27

Accounts Officer 27

Electronic Data Processor 27

Total 108

1. Mid-day-Meal Calendar in schools : Calendar having menu chart, roles and responsibilities of

teachers, SMCs, MGs, photographs of various success stories, best practices, ingredients to use

with MDM, information related to fund and food grains against children etc. has already been

provided to schools as IEC during 2014-15. Calendar is proposed to provide each schools/centre

availing MDMS in the state during 2015-16. Hence, fund to be provisioned under AWP&B,

2015-16 will be utilized to provide calendar for the academic year 2016.

Time line of the activities :

Designing the calendar : By July,2015

Tendering Process : By August,2015

Work order and Completion of the work : September-November,2015

Receiving Calendar from the vendor : By November,2015.

Distribution to School levels : By 31st December, 2015.

2. Training and materials support to Cook cum Helpers (CCH) : 47792Cook-cum-helpers engaged

by SMCs under MDMS are being given training on best practices, hygiene aspects, nutrition value,

quality control, menu chart etc this year with the help of reputed NGOs/Master Trainners during

2014-15. The remaining cook-cum-helper of 80347 will be given training in phase-manner within

the year 2015-16. Besides, the cook-cum-helpers will also be provided with apron and hat to

maintain hygiene while cooking and serving meals.


Training Schedule :

Total Participants : 80347

Methodology, Time line and Training Module :

(a) Training will be done in Cascade mode. A group of 290 Master trainers amongst the CCHs

of all districts will impart the training to the remaining CCHs.

(b) Training of CCHs will be organized at respective education block. It will be a 2-day non-

residential training, to be given by the Master Trainers. The training will be completed by

December, 2015.

(c) Training module which is developed for training cook-cum-helper during 2014-15 will be

revisited as per findings of the training and would be use as training module for 2015-16.

District wise break up of cook-cum-helper to be trained and master trainer

SI.No Name of District

Total number of Cook-

cum-Helper (LP+UP)

proposed

Master Trainers / RPs

(2 per block)

1 2 3 4

1 Barpeta 4283 14

2 Baska 4157 8

3 Bongaigaon 1976 8

4 Cachar 3841 16

5 Chirang 1643 4

6 Darrang 2233 6

7 Dhemaji 2354 6

8 Dhubri 5166 14

9 Dibrugarh 2601 12

10 Goalpara 3520 8

11 Golaghat 2187 10

12 Hailakandi 2729 6

13 Jorhat 2612 12

14 Kamrup ( M) 1240 4

15 Kamrup (R) 3383 18

16 Karimganj 3132 12

17 Kokrajhar 3404 8

18 Lakhimpur 3153 12

19 Morigaon 2686 8

20 Nagaon 6591 22

21 Nalbari 1914 8

22 Sivasagar 2704 12

23 Sonitpur 4244 14

24 Tinsukia 2547 10

25 Udalguri 1979 6

26 Karbi Anglong 3137 22

27 Dima Hasao 931 10

Total 80347 290


(d) Social Audit in schools : Social Audit has been initiated in the state covering more than 11255

schools mainly focusing on various school development activities as per RTE Act, 2009 as well as

Mid-Day Meal Scheme during 2014-15. Social Audit is proposed for 10000 schools /centre in the

year 2015-16. However, the prospect of covering all aspects of Social Audit required for a school

may be considered to be covered by MDM Social Audit team.

Objectives of the activity :

To uphold transparency, accountability and participation of community in implementation of

MDMS.

Providing an opportunity to the community to scrutinize the programme.

To ensure that works are as per done as per norms and errors are rectified, if any during

implementation of the activity.

To maintain a cordial relation between community and school.

How Social Audit will be conducted:

A social Audit team will be constituted at respective school.

Composition of the team :

Chairman : Retired personnel preferably teacher/ Senior Citizen

Members :

Representative from local Voluntary organisation (Youth Club/ Mahila Samitee/SHG)

Representative from parents of students of the school, preferably women

Local educated youth having expertise in accounts

Representative from SMC

One of the members of the team will be designated as Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator of the Social

Audit team will be given training at district level.

District SSA officials will also be given orientation at state level.

Guideline and Tool of the Social Audit process will be developed in a workshop to be held at SMO.

Time line :

Activity Time frame

Workshop for development of Tools May,2015

Orientation of District officials (one per district) June,2015

Training of Co-ordinators of Social Audit Team June-July, 2015

Social Audit in Schools August-October,2015

Analysis of finding and reporting By December,2015

(e) Exposure visit and award to best performing school wrt MDMS : Inter-district/ inter-state

exposure visit will be arranged for selected members of SMCs/MGs to have first hand experiences

of best practices in and outside the state. Besides, best performing schools will be identified and will

be given award to recognize their honest effort. Evaluation will be done in the month of January-

February, 2016.

(f) Awareness and publicity campaign : Awareness and publicity campaign will be conducted

through different media like radio, television and mobile theatre. A documentary on best practices

will be developed to use as resource materials for various meetings/campaigns.


Activity schedule :

Activity Time line Methodology

Radio and TV jingles on

various information on

MDMS, roles of SMCs,

SHGs, all stakeholders

July-December,2015 Expert agency will be engaged to

produce the jigles; will be

telecast/broadcast through DDK, Private

TV Channels, AIR

Publicity campaign through

mobile theatre group

July,2015-

March,2016

Video quickie/ dance drama will be

shown through popular mobile theatre

group with effect from July, 2015 to

March, 2016.

Campaign through

Directorate of Field Publicity

(DFP)

August,2015-

March,2016

In collaboration with DFP, MDM

campaign will be done in pocket areas

Publicity campaign through

IEC

June,2015-

January,2016

IEC in the form of leaflet, pamphlet,

poster will be developed and distributed

to public in public gathering, meeting etc

Street play on MDMs

through reputed

NGOs/organization

October,2015 and

January,2016

Reputed organization will be engaged to

conduct street play and public

mobilization meeting in pocket areas.

(g) Third Party Evaluation :

Third party evaluation of MDMS in Assam will be carried out to strengthen service delivery as well

as to re-visit guideline/policies with regard to implementation of the scheme. All the study will be

completed by December, 2015.

Areas of study :

Impact of MDMS in elementary education with a special reference to the schools of Minority,

Tea Garden, ST & SC dominated areas.

Support of MDMS for growth and development of children at elementary stage- an impact

study.

A study on policy and practices of MDMS and suggestive measures to improve overall

performance of the scheme.


H. Financial break-up of MME plan activities (Rs. in lakh)

Sl. Activity Estimated cost

A School level Expenditure :

1. Mid-Day Meal Calendar – 58023 copies with delivery at block offices

@ Rs.200 per calendar including FOR destination 116.05

2. Campaign through audio–visual: Documentary film on

implementation of MDM for 15 minutes.

Campaign through radio, television and theatre, poster, street play etc. 32.39

3. Training of Cook-cum-helper :

Organizing 2 day training programme for cook-cum-helper engaged

under MDM Scheme (Target = 80347, Block level). 250.00

4. Administrative cost for purchase of Hand washing soap & detergent

@ Rs.400 for 56693 schools 239.52

5. Fixing MDM LOGO & Emergency contact details @ Rs.167/- to

57206 schools/ institutions. 95.57

6. Social Audit 112.55

7. Award / Exposure Visit to Teachers/ SMCs/ MGs of best performing

schools in MDMS 10,000 for 270 school (@10 schools per district) 27.00

8. Storage bin to 20,000 schools for safe storage of foodgrains and

condiments etc. @ Rs1500/- per school 300.00

Sub Total of School level expenditure (A) 1173.08

B. Management, Supervision/ Training /External / Internal Monitoring

Evaluation

1. Remuneration of MDM staff & Resource Person 608.13

2. Accounts training to Headmaster of schools (1 day, Block level) 154.94

3. Seminar & training MDM personal 50.00

4. TA, office contingency & meeting 300.00

5. Third party evaluation @ Rs.1,000/- for 6,000 schools 60.00

Sub Total of Management, Supervision/ Training /External /

Internal Monitoring Evaluation (B) 1173.07

Grand Total (A+B) 2346.15


I. Hand Wash facilities in schools and promoting good habits among children

Hand washing before and after MDM is a prerequisite for maintenance of child health. Meals taken by

children with dirty hand undemines the efficacy of the MDM programme. There is consistent evidence that

hand washing with soap at critical times – including before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet

-- can reduce diarrheal risk by about 45 per cent (Source: Global Hand Washing Fact sheet, UNICEF,2013).

Diseases such as diarrhea, intestinal worms and respiratory infections lead to school absenteeism, increased

drop-out rates and impact on children’s physical and cognitive development as well as education attainment.

Functional WASH (Water and Sanitation Hygiene in schools) infrastructure enables children to internalize

related behaviour’s and influence their families and communities to adopt hygiene practices. In Assam,

installation of Mass Hand Washing facilities with soap was piloted in 100 schools of Rani & Rampur Block

with the support from UNICEF under Daily Hand washing for an Ailment-free Life (DHAL) project w.e.f

July,2013. In the year 2012, all schools were asked to utilize some amount from SSA, school grant to

purchase soap. Preliminary observation of the efforts have shown considerable improvement in attendance,

reducing diarrhea related diseases and promoting good hygiene habits among children. This effort was

highly appreciated by the members of 5th JRM and JRM had suggested to upscale the programme to all other

Govt/Provincialized schools of the State.

It is, therefore, planned to upscale the initiative to all elementary schools of the state in phased manner and

this year, 10,000 schools preferably in Char, Tea Garden , ST & SC dominated areas are proposed to be

covered under AWP & B, 2015-16, MDMS.

The activity will be carried out through the Civil and WASH wings of SSA, Assam. Design and estimate of

the structure is given below. An amount of Rs. 1000.00 lakh ( @ Rs. 10,000/- per school) will be required to

cover 10,000 schools.


Estimate for Mass Hand Washing Facility (Unit Cost)

Sl.No Description of item Unit Quantity Rate (Rs.) Amount(Rs.)

1 Supplying, fitting, fixing and testing of 0.5

HP water pump of approved make (including

electrification)

Job. 1 5200.00 5200.00

2 Supplying fitting and fixing of PVC/CPVC

pipe of 25 mm dia approved make

prince/Supreme/Nezone (depending on

availability) including all the accessories

(tank nipple/nipple/bend/socket/Tee/

gasket/adhesive)

RM 9 215.00 1935.00

3 Supplying of approved make-

a. CPVC ball valve No. 1 300.00 300.00

b. Bib cock No. 3 240.00 720.00

4 For installation, testing of the water pump

and other plumbing works for mass hand

washing facility considering a lump sum

labour cost

LS 1 1200.00 1200.00

5 Construction of a ordinary soak pit using

brick bet, sand including digging a pit up to a

depth of 1.2 m etc. for disposal of waste

water with community contribution

LS 1 345.00 345.00

6 For writing a user’s manual/message of the

mass hand washing facility LS 1 300.00

Total 10000.00

Grand total 10000.00

(Rupees ten thousand only)

Total requirement Rs.10,00,00,000/- (Rupees ten crore)

J. Proposal for Kitchen Devices :

Kitchen devices viz, Aluminum Saucepan (Big Size), Aluminum Bucket, Iron Kerahi, Sterilized Steel

Mug, Iron Khanti were provided to 17666 Govt/Provincialized elementary schools in the year 2006-07.

As per norms of Govt. of India, these devices have to be replaced since it has crossed 5 years duration

from the year of distribution.

Govt. of India released Rs. Rs.663.85 lakh in the year 2010-11 and Rs. 1566.20 lakh in the year

2011-12 for Kitchen Devices but devices could not be procured due to pending High Court Cases.

Now, process has been initiated to release the fund to the SMCs Bank Accounts for providing Kitchen

devices to 44601 nos of schools @ Rs. 5000/- per school since the Hon’ble High Court disposed of the

case.

It is, therefore, proposed to provide Kitchen Devices to 5334 nos of Schools under AWP & B, 2015-16

for replacement of the items provided during 2006-07. An amount of Rs. 266.70 lakh will be required

to provide the items @ Rs. 5000/- per school.

Nos of proposed

schools

Rate per

School

Total Fund

required (lakh)

Items Time line

5334 5000 266.70 1. Aluminum Souspen

(Big Size),

2. Aluminum Bucket

3. Iron Kerahi,

4. Sterilized Steel Mug

Process of procurement

will be done through

NIT and will be provided

by August,2015


K. Proposal for weighing balance for proper weighing of raw ingredients :

In view of providing accurate amount of raw ingredient to the children, weighing balance is proposed

to be provided to schools under AWP & B, 2015-16. In first phase, 15000 schools will be covered in

the state. An amount of Rs. 300.00 lakh will be required to provide the machine @ Rs. 2000/- per

machine.

L. Proposal for re-imbursement of fund for procurement of un-subsidized LPGs

1138 nos of schools of the state mainly in urban areas have taken LPG connection for cooking of Mid-

Day-Meal.

This year, in addition to 1138 schools, 8045 nos of Govt/ Provincialized schools are proposed to be

covered under this activity. Total Rs. 813.91 lakh amount will be required to implement the activity.

Detail is given below:

Sl Districts

No. of

Institution

s with Gas

based

cooking

(existing )

No. of

institutions

proposed to be

covered with

LPG connections

from 2015-16

Requirement

of funds for

use of LPG

cylinders

(existing)

in lakh

Requirement of

funds for use of

LPG cylinders

against newly

proposed schools

in lakh

Total fund required

against existing

and newly

proposed schools

in lakh

1 Barpeta 2 202 0.29 17.78 18.07

2 Baska 0 50 0 4.4 4.4

3 Bongaigaon 30 175 5.17 15.4 20.57

4 Cachar 68 250 22.02 22 44.02

5 Chirang 10 10 1.88 0.88 2.76

6 Darrang 2 317 1.77 27.9 29.67

7 Dhemaji 0 443 0 38.98 38.98

8 Dhubri 33 272 3.32 23.94 27.26

9 Dibrugarh 24 481 3.34 42.33 45.67

10 Goalpara 35 271 6.14 23.85 29.99

11 Golaghat 1 431 0.07 37.93 38.00

12 Hailakandi 4 250 1.09 22 23.09

13 Jorhat 48 356 7.12 31.33 38.45

14 Kamrup ( M) 281 532 12.39 46.82 59.21

15 Kamrup (R) 415 515 2.75 45.32 48.07

16 Karimganj 33 83 7.15 7.3 14.45

17 Kokrajhar 9 350 1.06 30.8 31.86

18 Lakhimpur 0 421 0 37.05 37.05

19 Morigaon 14 391 2.04 34.41 36.45

20 Nagaon 19 412 5.9 36.26 42.16

21 Nalbari 0 200 0 17.6 17.60

22 Sivasagar 10 285 2.31 25.08 27.39

23 Sonitpur 5 521 0.6 45.85 46.45

24 Tinsukia 85 335 18.81 29.48 48.29

25 Udalguri 0 232 0 20.42 20.42

26 Karbi Anglong 0 200 0 17.6 17.60

27 Dima Hasao 10 60 0.7 5.28 5.98

Total 1138 8045 105.92 707.99 813.91


Fact sheet regarding requirement of fund & foodgrains under

AWP & B 2015-16 MDMS

The requirement of funds & foodgrains as proposed in AWP&B, 2015-16, is shown below:-

Recurring Assistance:

Lower Primary Stage

i. Requirement of foodgrains - 63599.844 MT

ii. Requirement of cost of foodgrains - Rs.3593.39 lakh

iii. Requirement of Cooking cost (Central Share) - Rs.22593.06 lakh

including LPG (State Share) - Rs.2467.94 lakh

iv. Transportation cost - Rs. 864.94 lakh

v. Honorarium to cook-cum-helper (Central Share) - Rs.8429.13 lakh

(State Share) - Rs.936.57 lakh

vi. MME - Rs.1419.22lakh

Total (Central Share) - Rs.36899.74lakh

(State Share) - Rs. 3404.51 lakh

Grand Total (Central & State Share) - Rs. 40304.25 lakh

Upper Primary & NCLP Stage

i. Requirement of foodgrains - 47502.959 MT

ii. Requirement of cost of foodgrains - Rs.2683.92 lakh

iii. Requirement of Cooking cost (Central Share) - Rs.16739.90 lakh

including LPG (State Share) - Rs.1867.03 lakh

iv. Transportation cost - Rs. 646.04 lakh

v. Honorarium to cook-cum-helper (Central Share) - Rs.3103.38 lakh

(State Share) - Rs.344.82 lakh

vi. MME - Rs.926.93 lakh

Total (Central Share) - Rs.24100.17 lakh


Grand Total - Rs. 26312.02lakh

Total requirement for LP and UP (Central Share) - Rs. 60999.91 lakh


Grand Total (Central & State share) - Rs. 66616.27 lakh

Non Recurring Assistance (including proposal against new initiative):

i. Kitchen Devices : Rs. 266.70 lakh

ii. Hand washing : Rs.1000.00 lakh

iii. Weighing balance : Rs. 300.00 lakh

Total (Central Share) : Rs.1566.70 lakh

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midday meal scheme

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