Question

Which was the first Indian State to introduce the mid-day meals programme?

• A. Kerala
• B. Tamil Nadu
• C. Gujarat
• D. Bihar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Tamil Nadu

Mid-Day Meal scheme is a School Meal Programme of the Govt of India designed to better the nutritional standing of school age children nationwide. K. Kamaraj, Former CM of Tamil Nadu introduced first in Chennai. Govt. of India launched mid-day meal programme in 1995. The Mid-Day Meal scheme is covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013. In 1984, Kerala introduced Mid-Day Meal scheme.