Question

How has the midday meal served as a means of promoting equality?

Answer 1

The mid-day meal scheme, which was initiated on 15th August 1995, has been a means of promoting equality. After the Indian Supreme Court's order on 28th November 2001, government schools have started serving cooked food in all government schools. The enrolment of girls and poor children has risen. Children of both the upper classes and lower classes have the meals together. This reduces the distance between children of different castes. Social changes have also been brought about by this scheme.Women, especially dalit women, and other economically challenged people have been employed as cooks and assistants in the schools. This is an attempt to reduce economic disparity among different sections.