Q.2 While the Mid-Day Meal scheme was aimed at fulfilling the nutritional needs of students, it is far behind in achieving this objective. Discuss. Also, suggest remedial measures in this context. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Give a brief introduction of the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme and discuss how it aims at fulfilling the nutritional needs of students. Highlighting the current status of malnutrition among children in India, discuss the reasons for the ineffectiveness of the MDM scheme. Suggest remedial measures, in this context. Conclude accordingly.