PM POSHAN - Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme For Holistic Nourishment
PM POSHAN is a national scheme run by the Ministry of Education that provides one hot, nutritious meal to children studying in government and government-aided schools. The scheme aims to improve the nutrition and health of school children across India. It is implemented by the Department of School Education & Literacy to ensure every child has access to a healthy meal during school hours.
What You Get
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–18 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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