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Maharashtra Schools Face Funding Crisis for Mid-Day Meals Amid Drought

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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For the past four months, schools across Maharashtra have been struggling to maintain mid-day meal programs due to delays in the disbursal of the PM Poshan fund, a central scheme. School officials reported that teachers and headmasters have been paying out-of-pocket to cover operational costs. In some areas, headmasters have paid for cooking fuel and vegetables since June 15.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The funding delay is occurring during a severe drought that affects 70% of the state, forcing many households to limit food options. The mid-day meal program is currently one of the few assured sources of nutrition for tens of thousands of children. The crisis also affects the income of school cooks.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • MaharashtraThe state where the mid-day meal funding crisis is occurring.
  • central governmentThe source of the PM Poshan fund, which has been delayed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • VidarbhaSpeculative

    The operational strain due to welfare scheme failure might increase costs for food supplies and cooking fuel.

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