Info: The school lunch program in India started in 2005. India's Supreme Court decided that every child in every government primary school should receive a lunch. So every school day, 120 million Indian children receive a midday meal. And for children in Bihar, one of the poorest corners in India, it could be their only meal of the day.
This course of action partially addresses the problem of malnutrition and this plan has provided increased attendance and retention of kids in schools. It's a simple routine where teachers conduct a taste test, then lunch is served and the children start to eat.
In a society afflicted by caste bias, the lunch is a great equalizer. Children from all social ...
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