Which of the following is a direct objective of the Mid-Day Meal scheme?

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To encourage the attendance of children in school

To improve the nutritional status of children

Both (1) and (2)

To reduce poverty

answer is C.

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Encouraging children's attendance in school and improving the nutritional status of children are direct objectives of the Mid-Day Meal scheme.
Mid-Day Meal is a programme initiated in India to improve the nutritional status of school-going-age children and increase school attendance in the country. The students are provided free lunch (midday meal) in government and aided education centres. This programme is the largest of its kind and has successfully encouraged parents to send their children to school rather than work as a meal is provided for them. The scheme increases the chance of children's attendance in primary and secondary classes and improves their health status. Though in the long run, if followed properly, these children can get a job with the education they received, which will further move them away from poverty.

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