PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
✓ Information verified — June 2026PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Under this scheme, one hot cooked meal will be provided to the children studying in Government and Government – aided schools. The Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
What You Get
- One hot cooked meal provided daily to all enrolled students
- Improved nutrition and health of school children
- Better school attendance and academic performance
- Free meal support during school days
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–18 years
- Child must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school
- Applicable to children in Classes I to VIII
- Open to all children regardless of caste, religion, or economic background
- Scheme covers schools across all states and union territories
Documents Needed
0/3 collected
- 1. School Enrollment Certificate
- 2. Student ID Card
- 3. Birth Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–18 years
- Launched
- 5 Sept 2021
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-poshan…Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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