Concept:
The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a school meal programme in India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide. It is the largest of its kind in the world.
Step 1: Analyzing the Rebranding.
In September 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the renaming of the 'National Programme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools' to PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman).
Step 2: Understanding the Shift.
The renaming reflects a shift towards a more holistic approach to nutrition. PM-POSHAN now covers students in pre-primary (Balvatikas) of government schools in addition to primary and upper-primary students, focusing on improving nutritional outcomes and health.