The Government today (August 5, 2013) informed the Rajya Sabha that the Central Government has asked theNational Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL) recognized labs to collect the samples from the field for testing on parameters such as microbiological-presence or absence of e-coil, chemical parameters such as moisture content, fats, proteins and calorific value of the meal. These reports have been useful for enhancing the effectiveness of the scheme. The State / UTs have also been requested to consider engaging FSSAI/CSIR institutes /NABL recognized labs for carrying out sample checking of Mid Day Meal, to ensure quality meal to the children.
Giving details, the HRD Minister, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju said that there is a detailed mechanism for supervision of the Mid Day Meal scheme through Periodical reports & monitoring at the local level through the SMCs as well as the State Government officials. In addition the Central Government ensures independent monitoring through 41 monitoring institutes such as IIT Chennai; Viswa Bharti; and XLRI. The Joint Review Missions (JRM) visit the States at regular intervals. In the current year 7 JRMs have been conducted; and 13 more are planned. In addition, surprise visits are made from time to time; three such visits have been carried out in the current year in Maharashtra, J&K and Assam.
The implementation of the scheme is monitored during the the PAB meetings; and by the District, State and National Level Steering-cum-monitoring Committee. The District level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting under the Chairmanship of Member of Parliament from the district has also been activated.
This information was given in the Rajya Sabha today by the HRD Minister, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju in a written reply.
Courtesy: (pib.nic.in) Press Information Bureau
Giving details, the HRD Minister, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju said that there is a detailed mechanism for supervision of the Mid Day Meal scheme through Periodical reports & monitoring at the local level through the SMCs as well as the State Government officials. In addition the Central Government ensures independent monitoring through 41 monitoring institutes such as IIT Chennai; Viswa Bharti; and XLRI. The Joint Review Missions (JRM) visit the States at regular intervals. In the current year 7 JRMs have been conducted; and 13 more are planned. In addition, surprise visits are made from time to time; three such visits have been carried out in the current year in Maharashtra, J&K and Assam.
The implementation of the scheme is monitored during the the PAB meetings; and by the District, State and National Level Steering-cum-monitoring Committee. The District level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting under the Chairmanship of Member of Parliament from the district has also been activated.
This information was given in the Rajya Sabha today by the HRD Minister, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju in a written reply.
Courtesy: (pib.nic.in) Press Information Bureau
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