Q. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of PM Poshan Scheme?
Answer: Ministry of Education
Notes: The Government of India approved a 9.5% hike in material cost under the PM-POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) scheme, with ₹954 crore extra central spending for 2025–26 from May 1, 2025. PM-POSHAN, earlier known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is run by the Ministry of Education to provide hot cooked meals to 11.20 crore children in Balvatikas and Classes 1 to 8 across 10.36 lakh schools. It aims to improve children’s nutrition and boost school enrollment, attendance, and retention.

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