On August 10, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi disclosed in the Lok
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Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reported a decline in PM POSHAN coverage in Telangana and the approval of KGBVs to improve school nutrition and infrastructure.
Background
The PM POSHAN scheme saw a decline in Telangana from 17.91 lakh children in 2021-22 to 14.5 lakh in 2025-26. The Telangana government is supplementing meals with eggs and Ragi Java. 736 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) were approved for the state.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM POSHAN: A central government scheme providing fortified meals to children in government and government-aided schools.
- BodyKGBV: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas are residential upper primary schools for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- FactTelangana PM POSHAN coverage: Declined from 17.91 lakh (2021-22) to 14.5 lakh (2025-26).
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of school meal programs like PM POSHAN in addressing malnutrition and improving school enrollment among marginalized communities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- nutritional security
- educational equity
- infrastructure gaps
- monitoring and evaluation
Keywords: nutritional security · educational equity · social inclusion · infrastructure development
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