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Presentation to Civil Works Experts 29th April, 2012. Mid Day Meal Scheme. Ministry of HRD Government of India. Global Hunger Index International Food Policy Research Institute. India ranks 65 th out of 79 countries, no change since 2001; Anything over 10 is very serious
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Presentation to Civil Works Experts 29th April, 2012 Mid Day Meal Scheme Ministry of HRD Government of India
Global Hunger IndexInternational Food Policy Research Institute India ranks 65th out of 79 countries, no change since 2001; Anything over 10 is very serious GHI composite of three equally weighted indices; Under nourished people, Child mortality; Proportion of under weight children Proportion of underweight children 43.5% worst in 129 countries Stagnation in GHI when gross national income per capita doubled
Level of Anemia (6-35 months old) & Level of Mal nutrition as per NFHS - III
Nutritional status of children and adults NFHS 3 The rationale of MDMS Promoting school participation Preventing classroom hunger Facilitating healthy growth of children Intrinsic educational value Fostering social and gender equality Psychological benefits
Objectives and Rationale for MDMS Objectives • Improving the nutritional status of children in classes I – VIII • Encouraging children, belonging to disadvantaged sections, to attend school more regularly and help them concentrate on classroom activities. • Providing nutritional support to children of elementary stage in drought-affected areas during summer vacation.
Rationale • Preventing classroom hunger • Promoting school participation • Facilitating healthy growth of children • Intrinsic educational value • Fostering social equality • Enhancing gender equity • Psychological Benefits
MDM covered 10.44 Crore children of primary and upper primary classes in 12.12 Lakh Govt., Govt. aided, local body, and NCLP Schools as well as Education Guarantee Scheme (EGS) / Alternative Innovative Education (AIE) centers including Madarsas / Maqtabs supported under SSA covered up to 2nd quarter of 2012-13. Rs 48000 crores allocated for the programme during the 11th five year plan; Rs 38,000 crores spent during the plan. Funds of Rs. 7619 crore (64%) released against the outlay of Rs 11,937 crore during the current financial year Coverage GOVT. OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HRD
Access : Universal Elementary Education Source: DISE
Universal Retention • Significant increase in retention at primary level : - 2004-05 (71.01) 2011-12 73.87 Primary level 71-75 <71 >75 Source: DISE
Equity Source: DISE Source: SES
Drop out Rate Source SES: 2010-11
Out of School Children Total Girls SC ST Muslim 2005 6.9 % 7.9% 8.1% 9.5% 10% 5.9% 7.7% 2009 4.2 % 4.6% 5.2% • 3.2 crore Out of School Children as per Census 2001 • IMRB Sample Survey 2005 – 1.3 crore Out of School Children • IMRB Sample Survey 2009 - 81 lakhOut of School Children • Decline: from 28.5% (2001) to 4.2% (2009) • 29 lakh out of school children as per State reports by March 2012 Positive trends in reduction 11
Growth rates of population India, EAG States and non-EAG States and Union Territories, 1951-1961 to 2001-2011
Pratichi Trust - Prof AmartyaSen MDM has been quite effective if seen as a ‘food security net’ for nutritionally deprived children; it is one of the most potent school based interventions; raised the enrollment and attendance of children; an effective tool in bringing social harmony; women empowerment and addressing livelihood issues.
Supreme Court Commissioners for MDMS • The survey confirmed the belief that the mid day meal scheme is one of the better run schemes in most parts of the country and is also very popular among parents and children.
Coverage vs. Functionality of girls toilets Low functionality is a major cause of concern Another case: Need for data harmonization and alignment Source : Analytical Tables,2011-12, NUEPA
