EPISODE · Feb 9, 2021 · 6 MIN
How shutting down of schools has adversely affected mid day meal policy in schools?
from Benaam: The Face Of Change · host Nipun Maheshwari
India is tackling the pandemic with the weapon of a nation -wide lockdown. Subsequently, all the schools have been shut down. The Mid-Day meal scheme that feeds the under-privileged has not been able to continue to provide the much needed free lunches to the 6-14 years old kids. Peculiarly, during the times of such food insecurity, shortage or complete absence of such meals could have serious implications on children’s diets.
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India is tackling the pandemic with the weapon of a nation -wide lockdown. Subsequently, all the schools have been shut down. The Mid-Day meal scheme that feeds the under-privileged has not been able to continue to provide the much needed free lunches to the 6-14 years old kids. Peculiarly, during the times of such food insecurity, shortage or complete absence of such meals could have serious implications on children’s diets.
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