Mid-day meal scheme gets better in Mizoram
Aizawl, Jan 30, 2010 (Zonet): The State Level Coordination Committee on Mid Day Meal has enhanced the daily entitlement for Mid-day meals per student with immediate effect.
A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting held on Jan 28 under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Pu Vanhela Pachuau. The daily expenditure to be incurred per student of Primary School has been increased from 2 rupees 50 paise to 2 rupees 95 paise and that of the Middle School student from 3 rupees to 4 rupees 8 paise.
The meeting also fixed new rates for construction of kitchens in accordance with the number of students to enjoy the Mid Day Meals. The Committee agreed to re-designate all the cooks and helpers as cook-cum-helper and agreed to pay higher wage of 1500 with effect from the 1st April this year.
PLace here
