Question

Which of the following programmes increased the enrolment ratio in primary schools of Tamil Nadu?

• A. National Human Resource Mission
• B. Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme
• C. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• D. Swarnjayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana

Answer 1

The correct option is B Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme

The Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Nutritious Meal Programme (PTMGRNMP) is the largest noon meal programme in India that provides hot-cooked meals to children attending government schools. The scheme had a widespread impact and increased the enrollment ratio in primary schools, thereby reducing school dropout levels.