Answer: Ministry of Education
Notes: Recently, a report highlighted challenges in the PM-POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) scheme , including fund delays, caste discrimination, and rising costs. PM-POSHAN, earlier called the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It is run by the Ministry of Education to provide hot cooked meals. It covers 11.20 crore children in Balvatikas and Classes 1 to 8. The scheme operates across 10.36 lakh schools in India. It aims to fight hunger, improve nutrition, boost school attendance, and support classroom focus.
