Q. With reference to the PM POSHAN (Poshan Shakti Nirman) Scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2.It provides cooked meals to children from pre-school (Bal Vatika) to Class VIII.
3.The scheme is implemented only in government schools located in rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • PM POSHAN is implemented by the Ministry of Education, not the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  • The scheme covers pre-school children in Bal Vatika (before Class I) as well as children of Classes I to VIII, providing them with hot cooked meals.
  • The scheme is implemented across the country in both urban and rural areas and includes government and government-aided schools, without any discrimination.

Source: PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme |ForumIAS

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