Performance Audit on Mid Day Meal Scheme in Delhi (2009-2014)
| Author | CAG of India | |
| Date Accessioned | 2024-07-28T04:37:59Z | |
| Date Available | 2024-07-28T04:37:59Z | |
| Date of Publication | 30-06-2015 | |
| Abstract | Mid-Day Meal Scheme is implemented independently by six implementing agencies in Delhi. The Directorate of Education is the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Scheme and coordinates with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), GoI and all other agencies. The significant audit findings are given below: Highlights 1. Out of 18000 children studying in Education Guarantee Scheme and Alternative and Innovative Education centres supported under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, only 1154 children were covered during the period 2013-14. (Paragraph 2.1.2.1) 2. The enrolment, attendance and retention of children in schools could not be enhanced. In selected primary schools, the average attendance decreased from 74 per cent in 2009-10 to 66 per cent in 2013-14. (Paragraphs 2.1.4.1 & 2.1.4.3) 3. Mid day meals were not served on the prescribed number of days in both Primary and Upper Primary Schools. Out of 2102 samples of cooked meals, a total of 1876 samples (89 per cent) failed tests for nutritive value during 2010-14. (Paragraph 2.1.5.2 (ii) & (iii)) 4. Service providers did not obtain mandatory license from the Food Safety Department and were running their kitchens without 'NOCs' from civic agencies and Fire Department. (Paragraph 2.1.5.2 (iv)) | |
| Identifier URI | https://resourcerepository.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/handle/apurr/603 | |
| Language | English | |
| Publisher | CAG of India | |
| Series | Delhi (Social Sector); 2 of 2015 | |
| Title | Performance Audit on Mid Day Meal Scheme in Delhi (2009-2014) | |
| Subtitle | For the Period 2009-2014 | |
| Item Type | Audit Report |