The Odisha government has raised the prices for midday meals (MDM) provided to students at state-run schools.
According to the revised rates, the midday meal price for the primary schools to Rs 7.64 from the current rate of Rs 5.90. Similarly, the prices for high school students were increased to Rs 10.94 as against the current Rs 8.82.
A directive from the School and Mass Education Department has been sent to all district collectors to enforce the new pricing starting December 1.
This price adjustment is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana, which is a central government initiative designed to ensure school children receive nutritious meals.
This revision comes as a response to the escalating costs of vegetables and other essential items. Previously in August, the School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, had declared an increment of Rs 1 per meal.
