MID-DAY MEAL PROGRAMME IN KARNATAKA: A CASE STUDY

Education is the most important invention of mankind. It is also more important than the invention of tools like, machines, spacecrafts, weapons and medicines etc. which are the products of education. Man without education would still be living just like an animal. It is only the education which transformed man from a mere two-legged animal in to human being. It helps him to behave like a human being and prevents him from behaving like an animal. Hence the value of education is recognized in every society. Education has been emphasised by UNDP by introducing Human Development concept and Adding strength to it. Mid-Day Meal Programme is the centrally sponsored scheme aims at universalisation of education and along with to improve the nutritional level among the students so that their health is improved at a very crucial biological growth keeping in mind the future of young India.