“Impact of Mid Day Meal on Human Capital Formation: A Micro Study”

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2019 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 12

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Kailash Chandra Mishra

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I12P114

How to Cite?

Kailash Chandra Mishra, "“Impact of Mid Day Meal on Human Capital Formation: A Micro Study”," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 6,  no. 12, pp. 125-131, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I12P114

Abstract:

Mayurbhanj is one of the districts in the country which is endowed with rich natural and mineral resources. But at the same time it has been identified as a backward district. It is a tribal dominated district which is home to less educated and malnourished people. The human capital status of the district is deplorable. Thus, this district was covered under the MDM programme in the first phase of its inception. It was understood that MDM will meet the requirement of human capital formation at the formative years of the children. The scheme will not only attract children to the school but also meet their nutritional requirements. The families will be supplemented if they send their children to the school. Though there are several studies on MDM, those studies have not focused on human capital formation at the formative years. The present study is, therefore, important particularly in the context of a less developed and tribal dominated region like Mayurbhanj to know the impact of MDM in human capital formation which will ensure its growth and development in future years.

Keywords:

Human, Mid Day, Genesis Of MDM

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