Question

The mid day meal scheme was launched on:

• A. August 15, 2001
• B. August 15, 1992
• C. August 15, 1995
• D. August 15, 2002

Hint:

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 to provide nutritional support to primary school children and increase enrollment and retention.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was officially launched by the Government of India on August 15, 1995. The objective was to enhance the nutritional levels among children and improve school attendance by providing free lunches in primary and upper primary schools. Answer: \(\boxed{\text{August 15, 1995}}\)