The 10% Solution: Reducing Oil in Midday Meals for a Healthier Generation

The Department of School Education in Karnataka has issued a directive to reduce the consumption of sunflower oil in midday meals under the PM Poshan scheme by 10%. The step comes following the recent advisory from the central government to encourage healthier meal options among students. The move impacts preparation of meals provided to millions of school-going children throughout the state. Though the timeline for the implementation is not given, schools will have to implement altered cooking procedures soon. This decrease in oil consumption is a component of the larger goal of increasing the nutritional quality of midday meals while keeping costs low. The shift can affect how meals are prepared but will be meant to improve students' health in general.

 

Source: The New Indian Express