Question

What is mid-day meal scheme? Mention three ways in which it has reduced caste inequalities?

Answer 1

Instructions: Briefly introduce mid-day meal scheme. Mention any three advantages.

Solution:Mid-meal scheme provides one meal to all children enrolled in government schools, government-aided schools, madrasas, and more. It has helped reduce caste inequalities by:

1. Helped reduce caste prejudices by encouraging​ children in schools to eat meals together.​
2. Meals prepared by members of women ​self-help group belonging to the underprivileged​ castes boosts employment.​
3. ​Has led to an increase in enrolment and ​attendance of poor children in schools.