
A comprehensive study to map the school meal menus offered across India and assess them through a nutritional lens.
The overarching objective of this study is to provide an unbiased assessment of the nutritional and dietary standards and norms within school meal programme in India and its implementation at State level. The document also attempts to record the diverse practices employed by various States and Union Territories (UTs) in meal planning, preparation, and distribution and, to offer well-informed recommendations for enhancing menu diversity and nutritional value.