PM Poshan Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 29, 2021, approved a new meal scheme known as 'Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman' scheme (PM Poshan Scheme) for government and government-aided schools for the next five years (from 2021-22 to 2025-26) with the financial outlay of Rs 1.31 trillion, and the existing 'Mid Day Meal' scheme will also be included in this programme.