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201310 marksQ2Mid Day Meal (MDM)

The concept of Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.

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Paper:
GS-2
Section:
these Vulnerable Sections
Year:
2013
Marks:
10

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