Analysis of Parental Perception towards Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Government Schools of Coochbehar District, West Bengal

Abstract

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) functions to boost child nutrition while supporting national education in India. An investigation into Parental views about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme exists in government schools across Coochbehar District within West Bengal. A combined approach utilized this research that consisted of both parental survey data and interviews conducted with 300 parents. The survey results show that a majority of parents (75%) view the MDMS positively because they agree that the program enhances pupil school performance and focus on studies. Thirty percent of all respondents indicated concerns about the MDMS food quality as well as its nutritional value. The research establishes that parents accept the MDMS although they express the need for tastier food alongside parent involvement. The paper proposes strategies to improve MDMS execution in order to achieve higher health and educational achievements for children.