1 State Plan Write Up Final

Annual Work Plan & Budget, 2015-16
MID-DAY_MEAL SCHEME
Name of the State/UT : ASSAM
AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM
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Mid Day Meal Programme

Annual Work Plan and Budget 2015-16
1.
Introduction:
1.1
Brief history
In Assam, National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (Known as Mid-Day
Meal Scheme) was started w.e.f January, 2005 covering school-going children of Class I to VIII in
Government, Provincialized & Government aided LP, UP, Composite High & Higher secondary
schools, Special Training Centres (RSTC & NRSTC) as well as Madrassa/Maqtab covered under
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and schools under National Child Labour Project (NCLP), run by the
Labour Department. This programme has not only given an opportunity to the children of different
strata to have nutritious food in schools together but also enhanced enrolment, retention as well as
academic achievement. During the current year, altogether 4462362 nos. of children of the state are
being covered through this programme.
1.2
Management structure
MHRD (MDM), Govt. of India

State Government, Elementary
Education Department
SNO, MDM / DEE, ASSAM
DNO, MDM
(DC/PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES)
DEEO/DMC/INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS/
DI OF SCHOOLS/BEEO
SCHOOLS/INSTITITUION/
CENTERS/SMC
NB: Mangement structure of dedicated MDM Cell may be seen at plan under MME head
1.3
Process of Plan Formulation

The Annual Work Plan and Budget 2015-16 has been formulated on the basis of data / information
reflected in the district level plans submitted by each district with due approval of the District Nodal
Officer (DNO), MDMS cum Deputy Commissioner/ Principal Secretary and data available from UDISE & in MDM MIS portal. In this connection, an orientation workshop was organized on 2nd &
3rd January, 2015 at state office for field level functionaries (DPM, DMISM, DAO, & Officers
involved in MDM works) to facilitate the process for formulation of AWP & B 2015-16 in the light
of direction given by MHRD in this regard. Pursuant to this, districts had organized orientation
meeting for key officials (including block level officials) involved in the process for development of
the plan.
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Special attention has been paid to the process of plan formulation toward incorporating all the action
taken points regarding commitment given to MHRD for implementation of the scheme under AWP
& B, 2014-15, issues/suggestions raised by primary stakeholders, recommendations of the study
conducted by Planning & Development Department, Govt. of Assam and community through
different meetings as well as feedback received through Toll Free Contact Centre.
2.
Description and assessment of the programme implemented in the current year

(2014-15) and proposal for next year (2015-16) with reference to:
2.1 Regularity and wholesomeness of mid - day meals served to children; reasons for pogramme
interruptions, if any and planning to minimize them.
The State Government has taken all needful measures to run Mid-Day Meal programme in the
state with utmost care and attention. School Management Committees (SMCs) and Mothers Self
Help Group are involved at school level for smooth implementation of the programme. District
Administration and District Elementary Education Office/SSA along with Gaon Panchayat
Samabai Samittee (GPSS) are also playing a vital role for smooth running of the programme. In
fact, steps were taken to ensure providing of cooked and hot MidDay-Meal in school as per
approved number of working days.
2.2 Details about weekly Menu.

2.2.1 Weekly Menu Day wise
The SMCs have been requested to follow Weekly Menu suggested by the
implementing Department. The Weekly Menu is printed in MDM IEC calendar which
provided to all schools covered under Mid-Day Meal Schemes. The weekly menu is
given below
Weekly Menu (Suggested)
Monday
Rice, Dal, Leafy Veg.
Tuesday
Khisidi/ Soya, Leafy Veg.
Wednesday
Rice, Egg, Curry/ Local option
Thursday
Rice, Dal, Mix Veg
Friday
Rice, Dal, Leafy veg
Saturday
Khisidi/ Pulao/Local option
2.2.2 Additional Food items provided (fruits/milk/any other items), if any.

State Govt. has not yet been provided additional fund for purchase of additional food
items to the children. However SMC has been providing locally available fruits among
the children from time to time.
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2.2.3 Usage of Double Fortified Salt.

The School Authority and SMCs have been requested to use double fortified salt in
preparation of Mid-Day Meal vide office of the State Nodal Offices letter
No.SSA/MDM/DFS/418/2014/10780 dtd.23/6/2014. In fact, it is found to be a regular
practice of the schools to use DFS in preparation of MDM.
2.2.4 At what level menu is being decided / fixed.
There is a suggested menu for serving Mid-Day Meal for schools fixed by the
implementing agencies. However, there is flexibility to change the menu by SMC
according to the need and availability of local varieties.
2.2.5 Provision of local variation in the menu.
There are local options for 2 (two) days in the menu suggested by implementing
agency, where SMC can incorporate local varieties as per need and local eating habit.
2.2.6 Timings for serving of Mid-Day meal at school level.
The hot cooked Mid-Day Meal is provided among the children preferably in between
12.00 noon to 12.30 pm in school working days.
2.3 Food grains management,
2.3.1 Timeframe for lifting, District wise lifting calendar of food grains.
The State Nodal Officer, MDM issues allocation of rice on quarterly basis and the
DNOs have been asked to lift the rice on monthly basis.
2.3.2 System for ensuring lifting of FAQ food grains (Joint inspections at the time of lifting
etc.)
To ensure lifting of FAQ food grains on time, the State has decided to constitute a joint
inspection team at district level with the following members:
(i) Representative from District Administration,
(ii) Representative from Food & Civil Supply Department,
(iii) One of the Officials of district MDM Cell
(iv) Representative from FCI.
Process has been initiated to notify the team by the State Government.
2.3.3 Transportation and distribution

In Assam, Food & Civil Supply Department is the State Nodal Agency for
transportation of foodgrains. The Gaon Panchayat Samabai Samity (Lamps in case of
Karbi Anglong & Dima Hasao districts) under Food & Civil Supply Department lifts
the food grains from FCI godown to GPSS/Lamps store. The FPS of GPSS/Lamps
deliver the rice at school campus from GPSS.
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2.3.4 Whether unspent balance of food grains with the schools is adjusted from the allocation of
the respective schools.
Steps have been taken to adjust the balance of food grains at school level from next
allocation in the following month. In this regard, instruction has been issued to district
authorities to ensure proper utilization of food grains as per the requirement of schools.
2.3.5 Number of schools receiving food grains at doorstep of school.
All the schools covered under Mid-Day Meal Scheme are to receive food grains at
doorstep of the schools. However, some schools receive from Fair Price Shop (FPS) as
per to their convenience.
2.3.6 Storage facility at different levels
Lifted rice is stored at Kitchen-cum-store room of the school in most cases. State
provided storage bin to 6941 schools during 2013-14 from MME head for safe storage
of food grains and other ingredients.
2.3.7 Challenges faced and plan to overcome them.
1. It is observed that payment to FCI against cost of food grains from districts takes
time for one or the other reason. In this regard, State has decided to make payment
from State level subject to certification of the bills by the DNOs with respect to
lifting status.
2. Safe storage of food grains in schools of reverine areas is found to be a difficult
task mainly in rainy season. In this regard, State has provided Storage Bin to 6900
schools from MME fund under AWP & B, 2013-14. During 2014-15, State has
also planned to provide Storage bin from saving fund of MME head in some
selected schools.
2.4 Payment of cost of food grains to FCI.
2.4.1System for payment of cost of food grains to FCI,
Presently, payment of cost of food grains to FCI is made through the concerned DNOs.
In this regard, State releases fund to DNOs subject to the lifting status submitted by
FCI to the State Nodal Office and the DNOs make payment as per the bills raised by
FCI subject to verification of the bills by Officials of Food and Civil Supply
Department.
2.4.2Status of pending bills of FCI of the previous year.
As per FCI records as on 31/03/2014 the status of pending bills of previous year is given
below:
Total Bill amount of previous year
Rs.3522.00 lakh
Payment made against the bills of previous year Rs.2343.00 lakh
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2.4.3Status of monthly meetings by the State Nodal Officer with the FCI.
The FCI Officials of regional Office are regularly contacted from State as well as
District Offices regarding lifting, bills, payment etc. Meeting is held with FCI Officials
to resolve the pending issues at field levels. The meeting held with FCI Officials,
Officials of Education Department on 9th May, 2014 under the Chairpersonship of the
Commissioner & Secretary to Govt. of Assam, Elementary Education Department took
various resolutions to streamline fund flow to FCI as well as lifting and distribution of
rice in time to schools. FCI Officials also attended induction training as Resource
Person organized for the newly engaged MDM Officials held at State Office.
2.4.4The process of reconciliation of payment with the concerned offices of FCI.
The State Nodal Officer MDM releases the cost of food grains to DNO, MDM of
concerned districts as per lifting status submitted by FCI to SNO, MDM. The Area
Manager, FCI submits the bills to the Deputy Commissioner & DNO, MDM /Principal
Secretary & DNO, MDM in case of Autonomous Council District. The DNO, MDM
has to make payment to FCI as per bills & lifting certificate submitted by FCI to DNO,
MDM.
In fact, reconciliation of payment is made as per the report received from DNOs and the
FCIs statement collected in each month.
2.4.5Relevant issues regarding payment to FCI.
As reported by DNOs, FCI also fails to raise bills in time which delays the process of
release of fund to FCI. Anomalies are also observed in the Statement submitted by FCI
regarding outstanding payment against lifting position.
2.5 Fund Flow Mechanism - System for release of funds (Central and State).
2.5.1 Mode of release of funds at different levels, (e-transfer of funds directly from State to
School/implementing agency)
The State decided to release Cooking cost and Honorarium to cook-cum-helper to
SMCs Bank account directly via e-transfer from the Office of the State Nodal
Officer w.e.f. 01-04-2014. Accordingly, cooking cost & honorarium to cook-cumhelper are released to the SMCs bank account through e-transfer.
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2.5.2 Dates when the fund released to State Authority / Directorate / District / Block / Gram
Panchayat and finally to the Cooking Agency / School.
Levels
Adhoc grants from State Government to
Implementing agency
Date of release
28th September,2014
Implementing agency to District for Cost

of Foodgrains & Transportation Cost
October, 2014
Implementing agency SMCs for cooking

cost and honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper
October, 2014
In fact, Districts released fund to SMCs, FCIs and GPSS as per available of fund under
opening balance during May-June, 2014.
2.5.3 Reasons for delay in release of funds at different levels.
Delay in release of fund under Adhoc grant is mainly due to delay caused at Finance
Department, Govt. of Assam. The State Govt. has lately received the balance of 1st
installment from Govt. of India and 2nd installment is yet to be received from Govt. of
India.
2.6 Cook-cum-helpers
2.6.1 System and mode of payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers and implementing
agencies viz. NGOs / SHGs / Trust / Centralized kitchens etc.
The Honorarium to cook-cum-helper has been released through e-transfer in SMCs
bank account from the office of the State Nodal Officer, MDM w.e.f. 1-4-2014. In
respect of schools covered by Akshayapattra Foundation (Centralized kitchen)), the
honorarium to cook-cum-helper has been released to the District Nodal Officer, MDM
for making payment to the cook-cum-helpers through Akshayapattra Foundation.
2.6.2 Rate of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers,
The rate of honorarium to cook-cum-helper is Rs.1000/- per month for 10 months in a
financial year of which Rs.900/- is Central Share and Rs.100/- is State Share @ 90:10
ratio.
2.6.3 Number of cook-cum-helpers having bank accounts,
The State Nodal Department decided to release honorarium to cook-cum-helper to
SMCs bank account directly from SNO office. SMC makes payment either by cheque
or by e-transfer to respective bank accounts of the CCHs. The status of Bank accounts
of cook-cum-helper has not been collected from the district.
2.6.4 Payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers through their bank accounts,
Payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers is made through e-transfer in SMCs bank
accounts.
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2.6.5 This section should also include the details of cook-cum-helpers like eligibility as per
norms, approval of cook- cum-helpers, engaged and the strategy to fill the gap (if any)
Eligibility norms:
Enrolment
Upto 25
Upto 100
Upto 200
Upto 300
Upto 400
Number of cook-cum-helper entitled

1
2
3
4
5
Cook-cum-Helper is engaged by School Management Committee locally preferably

women of disadvantageous communities. Schools is told about the norms in the SMC
training and engagement is done as per decision of the SMC.
2.6.6 Provisions for health check-ups of Cook-cum-Helpers,
Under Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, School Health Programme is being
implemented in schools where, the cook-cum-helpers may also be brought under the
purview of these programme. It is proposed to initiate steps to carry out this activity in
convergence with National Health Mission.
2.6.7 Whether cook-cum-helpers are wearing head gears and gloves at the time of cooking of
meals.
Aprons and head gears have been provided to all cook-cum-helpers during 2014, which
are used by the cook-cum-helpers during the time of cooking and serving of MDM.
2.6.8 Modalities for apportionment of cook-cum-helpers engaged at school level and working at
centralized kitchens, in case of schools being served through centralized kitchens,
The Cook-Cum-Helpers (CCH) engaged by SMCs in schools other than the schools
covered by centralized kitchen receive of Rs.1000/- per month for 10 months in a
financial year. In case of schools under centralized Kitchen, the CCHs receive of
fifty percent of total due i.e. Rs. 500/- per month for 10 months in a financial year
considering their workload and the rest fifty percent of total amount is paid to the
Cook-Cum-Helpers engaged in Centralized Kitchen.
2.7 Procurement and storage of cooking ingredients and condiments

2.7.1
System for procuring ( good quality Agmark / FPO) pulses, vegetables including
leafy ones, salt, condiments, etc. and other commodities.
The SMC of the schools procure the ingredients locally so that season wise available
fresh vegetables including leafy ones can be provided with the meals. Pulses, salt,
condiments etc. are purchased in local market.
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2.7.2Whether FIFO method has been adopted in usage of pulses and condiments etc. or not.
First In First Out (FIFO) method has been adopted in usage of pulses and condiments
in the State.
2.7.3Arrangements for safe storage of ingredients and condiments in kitchens.
Ingredients have been safely stored in kitchen-cum-store. Storage bin, provided to 6941
schools, is found to be an effective way out to store the ingredients safely.
2.8 System for cooking, serving and supervising mid-day meals in the school and measures
to prevent any untoward happening.
The School Managing Committee (SMC) engages cook-cum-helpers mainly from members of
Mother Group/ local female cook. Further, Mother groups of the school help in serving cooked
food to the Children. The State Government has already issued notification for engagement of 10
member SHG (formed with mothers of the children studying in the school) to supervise day to
day activities in implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme in the school and an amount of
Rs.10,000/- per annum to each MSHG is proposed to be paid as a token of appreciation of their
works. SMC members provide necessary support to implement the scheme smoothly in schools.
Besides, steps like providing fire extinguisher, keeping away any toxic and inflammable
materials from the class rooms & kitchen sheds, tasting of food by teacher before serving it to
children, ensuring proper hand washing etc are taken to avoid untoward incident. Strict
instructions have been issued to the field level officers to take precautionary measures for
preventing untoward happening in schools in this regard. It is also ensured that Food Security
Officer of centralized kitchen regularly monitors the quality of food.
2.9 Kitchen-cum-stores.
2.9.1 Procedure and status of construction of kitchen-cum-store,
The State Government engaged two construction agencies namely HOUSEFED and
Assam State Housing Board for construction of Kitchen cum Stores under MDM
programme. Accordingly SNO, MDM had placed work order for construction of
Kitchen-cum-store one each in 44615 schools. Besides, fund was also been released for
construction of Kitchen-cum-store in 8811 schools through SMCs concerned.
Fund released by Govt. of India for construction of kitchen shed.
Total sanction for construction of

Kitchen-cum-Store by Govt. of India
56794
Completed by HOUSEFED & ASHB
39450
Current year progress
8811
Yet to start
8533
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2.9.2 The reasons for slow pace construction of kitchen cum stores, if applicable
In many cases schools do not have sufficient land for construction of Kitchen-cumstore. In some cases low-lying land and poor road communication are the reasons for
slow pace in construction of Kitchen-cum-store. 5124 units @ Rs.60000/- per unit
sanctioned during 2006-07 are found difficult to construct with the approved rate as
per present SOR of PWD, Assam.
2.9.3 Whether any standardized model of kitchen cum stores is used for construction.
Construction of Kitchen-cum-store has been done as per approved plan & estimate.
The plan & estimate was prepared by construction agencies and the same was
approved by State Nodal Officer, MDMS. Besides, pre-feb model has been introduced
for Kitchen-cum-store in 8811 schools, which is under progress.
2.9.4 Details of the construction agency and role of community in this work.
The State Govt. entrusted Assam State Housing Board, HOUSEFED & SSA, Assam
for construction of kitchen-cum-store as per plan estimate prepared by construction
agencies & approved by State Nodal Officer, MDMS. In fact, construction was done
in close coordination between agencies and the SMCs. In case of 8811 schools,
construction has been done through concerned SMCs.
2.9.5 Kitchen cum stores constructed through convergence, if any
Kitchen-Cum-Store of 39450 schools have been done through two State Government
agencies viz., HOUSEFED & Assam State Housing Board.
2.9.6 Progress of construction of kitchen-cum-stores during this year and target for the next year.
Fund released by Govt. of India for construction of kitchen shed.
Total sanction for construction of

Kitchen-cum-Store by Govt. of India
Completed by HOUSEFED & ASHB
Current year progress
Yet to start
56794
39450
8811
8533
2.10 Kitchen Devices

2.10.1 Procedure of procurement of kitchen devices f r o m funds released under the Mid
Day Meal Programme
The Govt. of India had released of Rs.663.85 lakh and Rs.1566.20 lakh during 2009-10
& 2010-11 for procurement of kitchen devices. The Director of Elementary Education
cum then SNO, MDMS Assam had invited tenders for purchase of steel plate and steel
Glass during 2013. However, order of the work could not be executed due to pending
court cases. The court has disposed the matter of recently and now, fund has been
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released to SMCs of 42,493 schools out of 44601 in the respective bank accounts as per
rate (Rs. 5000/- per school) to procure kitchen devices as per the guideline and
specifications approved by Govt. of Assam.
2.10.2 Procedure of procurement of kitchen devices f r o m funds released under the other
sources.
State Government had released an amount of Rs.883.30 lakh during for procurement of
Kitchen devices, which has already been utilized. In fact, no fund has been received
from other sources for procurement of Kitchen devices in schools.
2.10.3 Availability of eating plates. Source of funding of eating plates.
The SNO, MDM has not provided fund for purchasing of eating plates. However, a
good number of SMCs have purchased eating plates from their own sources.
2.11 Capacity building and training for different stakeholders :

2.11.1
Details of the training programme conducted for cook-cum-helpers, State level

officials, SMC members, school teachers and others stakeholders
1. During, 2014-15, a 5-day training for cook-cum-helper was organized in 2
batches having 30 cook-cum-helpers in each batch at the Institute of Hotel
Management, Guwahati. The training of 1st batch of cook-cum-helper was held
on 3rd November, 2014 to 7 th November, 2014 and training of 2 nd batch of
cook-cum-helper was held from 25 th November, 2014 to 29 th November, 2014.
The expenditure of the training of cook-cum-helper was incurred from MME
head. These 60 trained cook-cum-helpers along with previous year trained 150
cook-cum-helpers will be the master trainers and will impart training to the
other cook-cum-helpers at block level.
2. In the training of SMCs under SSA, the Mid-Day-Meal has been taken a major
subject of discussion with the SMC members. Apart from SMCs role and
responsibilities in MDMS, the subjects like books of accounts, hygiene and
safe drinking water, emergency plan, kitchen garden etc were covered in the
training.
3. Role of SSA functionaries in MDMS is also discussed in State and District
levels of SSA, Assam.
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2.11.2
Details about Modules used for training, Master Trainers, Venues etc.
Course Content for the Training Programme for MDMS cook

Day-1:
a) Hygiene
1. Personal Hygiene Definition & it importance
2. Food Hygiene i) Rules for food handler, Food storage
3. Work Hygiene i) Upkeep & care while working, ii) Keeping surrounding
neat & clean
a) Menu Planning
: i) Definition, ii) Types of menu, iii) Factors of effective

menu, iv) Cyclic menu, v) Pricing of a dish, vi) Meal
timing
Day -2
b) Nutrition
c) Method of cooking
Day -3
a) Regional Cuisine
Day -4
a) Regional Cuisine
Day -5
a) Basic gravies
:i) Definition, ii) Types of nutrition, iii) Food & Nutrients,

iv) Balance Diet
i) Objective of cooking, ii) Cooking method
a) with medium like frying, roasting, cooking,
etc., b) Without medium broiling, baking etc
i) Koldil mangho, ii) Boror tenga,

iii) Dhekia hakar bhaji, iv) Mandhania chutney
i) Khischiri 3 varities, ii) Tomato Chutney,

iii) Baby Potato fry, iv) Calcasia leaf curry &
chutney, v) Kheer 3 verities (rice, potato,
rice-flour)
i) Red-fish curry, Egg curry, ii) White Veg
khorma, iii) Green Palak Paneer, Potato, iv)
Soyabean curry, Rajma curry
Targets for the next year.

The targets for next year is to train all cook-cum-helper through Master trainers.
Total Master Trainer
Target for the next year
=
=
120 + 30 + 60 = 210
(122724 - 210) = 122514
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2.12 Management Information System at School, Block, District and State level and its details.
2.12.1
Procedure followed for data entry into MDM-MIS Web portal

At Block level MIS data entry has been made as per man-days basis under direct
supervision of District MDM functionaries. The data entry process was
continuously supervised from State in Annual & Monthly data entry format
alongwith all logistic helps to the field level offices.
2.12.2
Level (State/ District/ Block/ School) at which data entry is made

School wise format is collected by CRC/ Block EDP & Block Accountant (under
SSA) / Sub-Inspector of School and data entry is done at Block level mainly on
man-days basis.
2.12.3
Availability of manpower for web based MIS

Initially, MIS data entries were done by the EDPs engaged at BMC, SSA, Office.
Subsequently, for incomplete work, data entry has been done on man-days basis.
2.12.4
Mechanism for ensuring timely data entry and quality of data

One of the mandatory tasks of district MDM functionaries is to ensure timely data
entry into MIS MDM portal. District is to regularly follow up the collection of
formats and entry of information into the portal.
2.12.5
Whether MIS data is being used for monitoring purpose and details thereof.
MIS data have been used for planning process for preparation of AWP&B, 2015-16
such as MME plan, unsubsidized LPG, Toilet & Drinking water facilities etc. It is
also a part of the monitoring system to ensure quality food for eligible children as
per the norms.
2.13 Systems to ensure transparency, accountability and openness in all aspects of programme
implementation,
2.13.1 Display of logo, entitlement of children and other information at a prominent visible
place in school
MDM Logo has been displayed in the front veranda of the schools. The entitlement
of children and other information have been printed in MDM calendar. The same
have been displayed in hoarding also. Hoardings are installed in the office campus of
Deputy Commissioners, Inspector of Schools, DEEOs, BEEOs.
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2.13.2 Dissemination of information through MDM website

All the information in respect of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is uploaded in MDM
website as per specific format. It has also been planned to open a separate page for
MDMS in the SSA Web site of Assam.
2.13.3 Provisions for community monitoring at school level i.e. Mother Roaster, Inspection
register,
Schools have Inspection Register to note down the observations/comments by the
inspecting officials. Also, SMCs, Mother Groups regularly monitor the functioning
of MDMS and provide concurrent support to the schools in this regard.
2.13.4 Tasting of meals by community members,
SMC members, teachers, cook-cum-helper, Mother Groups taste cook meal before 30
minutes ahead of distribution among the children and instructions have been issued
for keeping the record of taster in a separate register.
2.13.5 Conducting Social Audit
State has started conducting Social Audit in 11,255 schools during 2014-15 for SSA &
MDMS with a view to ensure transparency, accountability & participation of community
in school development activities. Social Audit manual is developed in the State with the
inputs of Resource Person, Teachers, SMCs and is provided to the selected SMC for
conduct of Social Audit. Social Audit teams are constituted with the representative of
PRIs, local Retired Teacher, NGOs, local educated Youth, Mothers Group and the group
coordinators are given training at district level.
2.14 Measures taken to rectify

2.14.1 Inter-district low and uneven utilization of food grains and cooking cost
Status of utilization of food grains and cooking costs are regularly monitored from
district as well as State levels. Schools are encouraged to utilize food grains at the
optimal quantity. Poor performing districts are warned and are requested to improve
their performance in the following months.
2.14.2 Intra-district mismatch in utilization of food grains and cooking cost.
Intra district uneven/mismatch in utilization of food grains and cooking cost are
observed due to several reasons like local bandh, flood, ethnic violence etc. The District
Nodal Officers have been asked to utilize cooking cost in proportionate of food grains
and the schools are requested to make up the left out days taking special measures.
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2.14.3 Delay in delivering cooking cost at school level.

Utmost care has been taken at implementing agency level to release the cooking costs to
SMCs as early as possible after receipt of fund from the Government. Delay in release
of fund from Government to implementing agency subsequently delays the process to
release cooking cost. The State has started releasing cooking cost directly to SMCs
accounts from State Office through e-transfer from FY 2014-15.
2.14.4 Delay in payment to FCI
The SNO, MDM releases the cost of food grains to the DNOs, MDM after receiving the
same from the Govt. Accordingly DNOs release fund as per the bills raised by FCI
based on lifting position. Reportedly, it got delayed in the verification process of the
bills. Also some DNOs have informed that FCI hardly raise bills in time. To overcome
this problem, State has decided to release the fund directly to FCI subject to submission
of bills certified by DNOs concerned as per lifting position.
2.14.5 Mismatch of data reported through various sources (QPR, AWP& B, MIS etc)
It has been observed that lot of errors remain while entering the data into MIS portal by
casual computer operators engaged in man-days basis. Checking at the entry level has
considerably reduced such error in the current year data. Of course, few mismatches are
still observed which need to be taken care of in future while entering the data in MIS
web portal.
2.15 Details of Evaluation studies conducted by State/UTs and summary of its findings.
The Planning & Development Department, Govt. of Assam has conducted a study on Flagship
Scheme in Nalbari, Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong, Hailakandi,
Jorhat districts during 2013-14 and Evaluation studies were done in the reference period 2009-10,
2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13, the major findings are listed below:
Key findings of the study are mentioned below:
Findings
1. SMCs of the schools appointed the staff (Cook/Helper) for preparation of Mid-Day Meal.
Only 30% of the sample schools visited reportedly involved Senior Citizens in MDM
programme
2. Operational difficulties have been experienced and reported by the school authorities in the
implementation of Mid-Day Meal, right from procurement of various items along with their
teaching activities.
3. Separate sheds/kitchens for preparation of Mid Day Meal are available in the 90% of the
sample schools visited
4. It is observed that the number of students enrolled in the School Registers is less than the
statistical data maintained by the MDM Programme in some of the sample schools.
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5. The cooking cost is not provided regularly to the schools. There are instances that many
schools are collecting food grains other than rice and firewood etc. on credit from the private
stores. The honorarium of cooks were also not paid regularly.
6. Mid-Day Meal to children has not been served uniformly in all the schools in a week. Some
schools served Mid-Day Meal five days in a week and other schools are found to have served
Mid-Day Meal six days in a week. This is evident from the information gathered through
schedules/questionnaire etc.
7. Poor maintenance of up to date record in the schools has been observed. This may be due to
shortage of teacher/manpower in the school. Lower Primary school having a single teacher
failed to run smoothly both Mid-Day Meal programme and SSA programme simultaneously.
8. Cook/helper have been found to be varied from 2 to 5 nos. in each sample schools and none
of them reported about regular receipt of their dues of Rs.1000.00 pm.
9. All the sample schools have been provided the MDM at between 12.00 noon to 1.00pm as per
norms in one time per day and all the students takes it satisfactorily.
10. Provision of water has been found either of hand Tube-well or Deep Tube well etc. for
preparing of MDM and drinking purpose. Most of the children bring water bottle from their
home. Safe drinking water seems to be available in most of the sample schools visited. 60%
of the schools are having Hand pump & the rest 40% seems have Tube well.
11. All the students interviewed reported about taken their MDM at school regularly as per
requirement every day and they uses steel dish for eating purpose at school.
12. Though some schools visited reported positive impact of MDM is School as improved
attendance, impact on enrolment is again area specific and depends on the lifestyle of the
population. In some areas people send their children to private schools. Thus overall no
noticeable increase in enrolment is seen.
13. Quality of dry ration as reported by 80% of the sample schools visited is good and only 20%
schools reported as fair.
14. In 50% of the sample schools menu reportedly prepared by the Head Master/ Teachers. In
20% schools menu is prepared by Higher Officials. In another 10% by MDM committees and
in the rest 20% by the combination of all above
15. There is no proper & earmarked area for serving MDM to the children. 40% of the sample
schools use class rooms, another 40% use veranda and the rest 20% use open space to take
meal in schools
16. As regards monitoring of MDM scheme in schools, 60% of the sample schools visited
reportedly have the system & the rest 40% do not have a proper monitoring system, 40%
reportedly monitored implementation of MDM quarterly & rest 20% monthly
17. As regards storage facilities available, 90% of the sample schools are having raised platform
for storing the rice etc. lifted under the scheme. The rest of the 50% sample schools do not
have such facilities & rice meant for MDM are stored on the pucca floor of the school room.
18. As regards level of satisfaction with MDM programme, 30% of the sample schools reported
as fully satisfied, 50% as satisfied, 10% as OK and the rest 10% as not satisfied.
19. Rice, dal, sabji, khichdi, soyabean curry and in some cases local options are prepared
alternately. On special days like meetings etc breads/biscuits bananas are also served. Weekly
once protein supplement like egg etc are served.
20. During interaction with the students it was observed that students were satisfied with the
quality of food served. 10% of them found to dislike the food.
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21. Cleanliness is strictly maintained in regard to washing of utensils with detergents by the
cook/helper. Separate dumping facility for kitchen/food wastes are there
22. Students wash their hands well before taking food. In most of the schools children of
cook/helpers are the students of the same school hence the kitchen staff take good care of the
students as well.
23. Cooks and helpers get their remuneration late i.e. after 5/6 months which is deposited to their
respective bank accounts. But the delay in getting the salary causes some grievance among
the cooks.
The State has also planned to conduct a study on impact of Mid-Day-Meal Scheme on the children
especially from Special Focus areas (ST, SC, Tea Garden, Minority community dominated areas)
during 2014-15.
2.16 Write up on best/ innovative practices followed in the State.
1. MDM IEC Calendar :
State has provided MDM calendar to all schools and offices of Education Department with
the information like suggested menu, calorie chart, norms with respect to all components
(Cooking cost, honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper, Transportation Cost, Days to be served
MDM, food grains entitlement etc). The calendar also displays best initiatives in the State
portraying children of schools. The SSA-MDM Toll Free Number and address for
communication to State MDM Offices have also been enlisted in the Calendar.
2. Group Hand-washing before Mid-Day-Meal :
Assam model of Group Hand-washing before Mid-Day-Meal is adjusted as one of the best
model in the country with low cost high value principle, which is appreciated at the
international level. As reported, this activity has enhanced enrolment and retention of
children in schools vis--vis reduced the diseases like diarrhea, skin disease etc.
3. Kitchen Garden in schools :
State has promoted Kitchen Garden in schools with the help School Management Committees
and the line department. Many a schools have developed Kitchen Garden in their school
campus. District namely Bongaigaon harnessed untied fund of district administration to
develop kitchen garden in 26 schools. Leafy & green vegetable in kitchen garden is found to
be a good source of nutrients for children in these schools.
All three activities were highly appreciated by 21st JRM of SSA visited the State during
February, 2015.
2.17 Untoward incidents
2.17.1 Instances of unhygienic food served, children falling ill
No instance of unhygienic food served & children falling ill is reported in the State.
2.17.2 Sub-standard supplies,
FCI delivered Fair Average Quality rice in Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
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2.17.3 Diversion/ misuse of resources,

No report has been received by the State regarding diversion and misuse of Mid-Day
Meal rice during 2014-15.
2.17.4 Social discrimination
The State of Assam is blessed with no social discrimination. Mid-Day-Meal is taken by
children together of different strata/caste-creed/religion.
2.17.5 Action taken and safety measures adopted to avoid recurrence of such incidents.
Time to time SMCs has been instructed to maintain hygienic environment during
preparation and delivery of Mid-Day Meal and to maintain fire safety. Fire extinguishers
have also been provided in the schools for Fire safety.
2.18 Quality of food
2.18.1 System of Tasting of food by teachers/community. Maintenance of tasting register at school
level.
Cooked food is tasted by teachers / cook-cum-helper / SMC members on regular basis.
The Schools authority has also been requested to maintain tasting register at school level.
2.18.2 Testing of food sample by any reputed labs for the presence of nutrients and presence of
microbes, if any, as per norms of Mid-Day Meals.
Meal provided by Akshaya Pattra Foundation is tested in reputed laboratory. State will
also take necessary steps to test cooked MDM in reputed laboratory to ascertain the
quality of food.
2.18.3 Engagement of NABL labs for the testing of Meals.
The Akshaya Pattra Foundation,Guwahati (NGO) has an ISO certified kitchen and
dispatch Meals for testing purpose at NABL Lab, Kolkata & Public Health Lab, Assam
at regular interval.
2.19 Involvement of NGOs / Trusts.

2.19.1 Modalities for engagement of NGOs/ Trusts for serving of MDM through centralized
kitchen.
The State has engaged Akshaya Pattra Foundation,Guwahati (NGO), an ISO certified
kitchen for providing cooked Mid-Day Meals to 591 schools of Kamrup(R) & Kamrup
(M) District.
2.19.2 Whether NGOs/ Trusts are serving meal in rural areas
The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO) is serving meals in 414 schools under
Kamrup (Rural) district.
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2.19.3 Maximum distance and time taken for delivery of food from centralized kitchen and
school
The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO) is covering maximum 30 km from
the centralized kitchen and its takes around 2 hrs from the kitchen to school.
2.19.4 Measures taken to ensure delivery of hot cooked meals to schools

2.19.4.1 Responsibility of receiving cooked meals at the schools from the centralized
kitchen,
Cooked meals are received by Cook-Cum-helper & SMCs of the schools from
the Akshaya Pattra Foundation, carried through customized insulated vehicles.
The CCHs distribute the meal among children and washes utensils after delivery
of food.
2.19.4.2 Whether the containers are sealed at the time of supply of meals to schools,
Yes , the Akshaya Patra Foundation is providing meals through S.S. Vessels
which are completely air tight and food self-life inside the vessels is five hrs and
temperature remains near about 60 to 65 0C at the time of consumption
(lunch time).
2.19.4.3 Tentative time of delivery of meals at schools from centralized kitchen.
It generally takes two hrs from centralized kitchen. Meals are served within
12 Noon of the all the schools under centralized kitchen.
2.19.5 Testing of food samples at centralized kitchens
The Akshaya Pattra Foundation, Guwahati (NGO), being an ISO certified
kitchen, follows all the safety & quality measures and norms. At a regular
interval, Food Inspector from Office of Joint Director of Health services visit
the kitchen. Also after cooking, food is being tested by three senior category
officer including Quality Officer of the foundation. The Foundation sends
Meals for testing purpose at NABL Lab, Kolkata & Public Health Lab, Assam
at regular interval.
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2.20 Status of Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (School Health Programme)

2.20.1 Provision of micro- nutrients, Vitamin-A, de-worming medicine, Iron and Folic acid
(WIFS), Zinc.
Vitamin A (Total coverage)
Biannual Round Feb, 2014 to Aug, 2014 = 17,25,724
Biannual Round Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2014 = 18,38,188
De-worming
Biannual De-worming coverage
4. From Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2014 = 9,58,321
5. From Mar, 2014 to Sept, 2014 = 9,77,011
The De-worming day is observed on 10th February,2015 across the State in close
coordination of NHM, SSA and RMSA.
Iron and Folic acid (WIFS), Zinc
Data at Table = AT-21 (table part)
2.20.2 Distribution of spectacles to children with refractive error,
1337 beneficiaries have been treated for vision impairment and NHM has planned to
provide spectacles to these children under National Blind Control Programme.
2.20.3 Recording of height, weight etc.
20,70,608 children have been checked / screened upto December, 2014. 119392 children
were further referred for treatment at CHEs/PHEs in the State.
2.20.4 Number of visits made by the RBSK team for the health check- up of the children.
It is started from June, 2014 in Assam. Visits are done at 2 (two) levels Anganwadi
Centres and schools.
Anganwadi centres visited = 23880 covering 934801 children
Schools visited
= 13895 covering 10,82,807 children
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2.21 Present monitoring structure at various levels. Strategy for establishment of monitoring cell at various
levels viz. Block, District and State level for effective monitoring of the scheme.
The state Govt. had notified the formation of State, District & Block level Monitoring Committee for
over all monitoring of the implementation of Mid-day Meal scheme. District Level Monitoring
Committee headed by senior most MP of the district has been constituted and meeting of the
committees is held to review the status of implementation of the programme. All 27 districts have
held the meetings. The School Management Committees have already been constituted in schools
inducting 75% parents members of the state. SMC look after day-to-day implementation of the
scheme with close co-ordination with teachers and along with Mothers Self Help Group. SMS based
monitoring system has been introduced by the DNO, MDM Kamrup during 2014.
2.22 Meetings of Steering cum Monitoring Committees at the Block, District and State level
2.22.1 Number of meetings held at various level and gist of the issues discussed in the
meeting,
The State Steering cum Monitoring Committee meeting was held on 12th Feb, 2014.
The District Administration regularly holds District Development Committee meeting
to discuss inter-alia implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme in the district. The
Additional Deputy Commissioner, in-charge of Education regularly reviews the status
of implementation of MDM scheme with BEEOs & BMCs (SSA).
Major issues discussed in the SSMC meeting:
1. Operationalization of dedicated Cell for Mid-Day-Meal Scheme.
2. Hand washing facility to be provided to all schools, if required, in phased manner
and a proposal in this regard should be placed in the ensuing AWP & B, 2014-15.
3. Exploring the possibility to enhance the remuneration of Cook-cum-helper of
Rs.1000/- per month, as this is very low considering the present price rise of dayto-day commodities.
4. Training of the Head Teacher cum Member Secretary of SMCs on books of
accounts especially on MDMS..
5. The need for contingency plan in schools and to create awareness amongst teachers
in this regard.
6. E-payment of honorarium to cook-cum-helpers through SMC concerned.
7. Regular inspection of schools.
8. Holding of regular Parent-Teachers meet in school.
2.22.2 Action taken on the decisions taken during these meetings.
The necessary actions have been taken as per resolution of SSMC meeting held on 12th
February, 2014 for implementation of Mid-Day Meal Scheme and will apprise the
SSMC in the next meeting to be held on 16th Feb, 2015.
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2.23 Frequency of meeting of District Level Committee held under the chairmanship of senior most
MP of the District to monitor the scheme. Gist of the issues discussed and action taken thereon.
District level Monitoring Committees meeting is held at district level. At least one round of
meeting is held in almost all districts of the State. The following issues are mainly raised in the
district level monitoring committees meeting Quality of food and menu
Construction of cooking shed
Regular monitoring of schools by grass root level functionaries
Relieving teacher from day-to-day activities required for implementation of MDMS.
2.24 Arrangement for official inspections to MDM centres/schools and percentage of schools
inspected and summary of findings and remedial measures taken.
The Director of Elementary Education, Assam and the then SNO, MDMS issued instruction to
the District, Sub-divisional and Block level officers to inspect at least 25% schools/ centres in
every quarter. As reported, the district level officers inspect schools regularly. Target for school
inspection has been fixed as below for DEEO, D.I. of schools, BEEO, S.I. of schools.
DEEO will have to visit 15 schools in a month.
D.I of schools will have to visit 20 schools in a month.
BEEO will have to visit 25 schools in a month.
SI of schools will have to visit 40 schools in a month.
As per MIS Web Portal data, 107758 schools were inspected by districts and bock officials
during 2014-15.
Apart from above, SSA functionaries are also entrusted to visit schools to provide necessary
support at field levels for smooth implementation of SSA & MDM activities.
2.25 Feedback/comments in respect of report of Monitoring Institutions designated for your State/UTs
to monitor implementation of MDM and action taken thereon.
The monitoring Institute has not submitted any report, feedback/comments to the State Govt.
during 2014-15.
2.26 Details of the Contingency Plan to avoid any untoward incident. Printing of important phone
numbers (eg. Primary health center, Hospital, Fire brigade etc) on the walls of school building.
The DNOs, MDMS cum Deputy Commissioners/Principal Secretaries (Autonomous Council)
were instructed by the Govt vide letter no. PMA/MDM-Cell/62/2011/36, dtd. 25th July,2013 to
ensure having of a contingency plan at School, Block, Sub-Division and at the District Level to
face any sort of incident that may possibly occur in connection with MDM scheme. The contact
numbers of important functionaries are to be displayed in visible place preferably Wall in the
schools to use at urgent/emergency moment.
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i.
Contingency Plan for district :

The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner,
District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC are to be reflected on the wall of
DEEO/ DMC office and Inspector of Schools office.
ii. Contingency Plan for Block :
The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner,
District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC, BEEO, BMC, Public Health
Centre are to be reflected on the wall of BEEO/ BMC office.
iii. Contingency Plan for Schools :
The important phone numbers of Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy
Commissioner, District Civil Hospital, Ambulance service, DEEO, DMC, BEEO, BMC,
Public Health Centre, Headmaster of the school, SMC President are to be reflected on
the wall of School.
Schools should keep First-aid-Box with adequate medicines, bandage, detol, cotton etc.
Also the following steps are to be taken by District authority / school authority.
If cooked food is found contaminated that may be buried under ground.
Unusable rice may be destroyed in presence district administration.
Always use agmarked oil, turmeric etc in cooking food.
Cooked food must be tested by the teacher/ SMC member before 30 minutes ahead of
distribution among the children.
Fast aid training to be arranged for teacher & SMC members.
Fire extinguisher shall be installed in the school.
In this regard, advisory from the Government will be issued to District Administration,
district and block officials of Education Department and School authority for strict
compliance.
2.27 Grievance Redressal Mechanism
2.27.1
Details regarding Grievance Redressal at all levels,

A Toll Free contact centre is setup at SSA State Office for SSA & MDMS with the
number 18003453525, through which 44 complaints / grievances with respect to
MDMS are received till 31st January, 2015 during 2014-15. Complaints are referred to
the concerned district officials to enquire into the matter with competent authority and
take action deemed appropriate.
2.27.2 Details of complaints received i.e. Nature of complaints etc.

Total Complaints received 44
Most of the complaints allege irregular service of MDM in school and some are
misappropriation of MDM fund.
2.27.3 Time schedule for disposal of complaints,
The district officers have been asked to dispose of the complaints within one month by
following due process.
2.27.4 Details of action taken on the complaints.
As reported, action has been taken against all 44 complaints.
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2.28 Details regarding Awareness Generation & IEC activities and Media campaign, carried out at
State/district/block/school level.
Various steps are taken for awareness generation on MDM in the state. Hoardings on MDMS as
IEC were installed in prominent places of district headquarters. Arrangement has also been
made for fixing / fitting MDM logo in all schools. MDM Calendars having information with
regard to the scheme and role and responsibilities of stakeholders are also provided to schools
and offices of Education Department. In SMC training, issues related to MDM are also shared.
Detail plan of activities may be seen in the plan under MME head.
2.29 Overall assessment of the manner in which implementation of the programme is contributing to
the programme objectives and an analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the programme
implementation.
Impact of MDM scheme is found to be wide and varied. The impact of the Scheme has been
considerably significant with regard to enrolment and retention of children in school. The food
provided in school has given physical and mental strength to the children for study and created a
joyful atmosphere in class rooms.
As far as the implementation of MDMS in the state is concerned, the areas of strength and
weakness may be mentioned as below:
Strength:1. Absence of social and caste prejudice.
2. Awareness of parents/ guardians.
3. Adequate budget provision.
4. Incorporation of group hand-wash facilities, Kitchen Garden.
5. Strong monitoring and support system with the functionaries of SSA, Assam.
Weakness:1. Lack of knowledge on books of accounts on the part of SMC.
2. Computerization of data to monitor all aspects of MDM scheme.
3. Delays in fund flow.
2.30 Contribution by community in the form of Tithi Bhojan or any other similar practices in the
State/ UT etc.
In the State, community plays a pivotal role for smooth implementation of MDMS. Contribution
of communities as far as monitoring of the scheme, developing kitchen garden, ensuring hadwash facilities, providing local vegetables are quite tangible. State has also planned to encourage
community to conduct programme like Tithi Bhojan in the school campus to benefit the children.
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2.31 Any other issues and Suggestions.

Mother Self Help may be engaged in schools to relieve teachers for carry out day to day
activities of the MDMS.
Improvement in nutritional value of the food through additional micro nutrient.
State has set up dedicated cell for MDMS engaging key functionaries on contractual basis.
Present norms for allocation of MME fund under AWP & B needs to be re-considered to meet
the need of honorarium of these functionaries vis--vis to carry out all essential activities.
Important Outcomes of the Programme
Regular attendance
Reduction of Dropout rate.
Improvement of retention rate.
Reduction of Seasonal ailment.
Increase in Nutritional status.
Belongingness of the parents/guardians to the institution is improved.
1. Action taken note on State commitment in PAB-MDM Meeting, 2014-15

Point 1: Adoption of Green Channel Scheme:
States commitment
Action Taken/Status
Additional Secretary (EE-1) informed that the The State Government has already adopted the Green
State Government may adopt the Green Channel Channel Scheme during 2014-15 however the system
Scheme during 2014-15. This would enable the need to be operationalized fully.
State to provide funds to the schools/ cooking
agencies in advance.
Point 2: Release of funds to schools through e-transfer:

States commitment
Action Taken/Status
Secretary, Department of School Education &

Literacy, Government of India advised that the
funds should be released to schools through etransfer from State level to avoid delays in funds
transfer by intermediary levels. He also advised
that honorarium to cook-cum-helpers should
preferably be paid through e-transfer to their bank
accounts.
The State Govt. has started to release cooking cost and

honorarium to cook-cum-helper directly to the SMCs
bank account from State Nodal Office w.e.f. 1-4-2014
through e-transfer.
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Point 3: Payment to FCI at State level:

States commitment
Action Taken/Status
Delay in payment of cost of food grains to FCI in The payment against the cost of food grains to FCI has
the State
regularly been reviewed with district level authorities.
In this regard, a video conference was also held with
district officials on 30/12/2014 wherein district
authorities were requested for immediate release of
fund to FCI against all outstanding bills.
The
district authorities have also been requested to clear all
bills through several communications ( District-wise
detail is enclosed separately)
Point 4: Training to cook-cum-helper:
States commitment
Action Taken/Status
Additional Secretary (EE.I) informed that on the

request of this Department some reputed hotels
such as ITDC Hotels, Institute of Hotel
Management, Food & Nutrition Department of
the Agriculture Universities, Food & Nutrition
Board Unit of Ministry of Women and Child
Development imparted training to the cook-cumhelpers during 2013-14. The services of these
institutions or other similar institutions may be
utilized; for imparting training to cook-cumhelpers.
State has initiated training of Cook-cum-Helpers under

current year budget. In this regard, a 5-day residential
training for 60 cook-cum-helpers as Master Trainers of
27 districts was organized in the Institute of Hotel
Management, Guwahati in two phases i.e. on 3rd to 7th
November, 2014 and 25th to 29th November, 2014.
It has been planned to conduct 2-day training of 47792
Cook-cum-Helper (one of each Govt/ Provincialised
elementary school) at block level with the help of these
Master Trainers in cascade mode.
Point 5: Tasting of meals by Teachers and Community members:

States commitment
Action Taken/Status
Additional Secretary (EE.I) informed that meals

have to be tasted by the teachers, community
members etc. before serving it to the children.
The States should ensure that meals are tasted
regularly on daily basis by the teachers,
community members on rotational basis.
The school authority & field level functionaries have

been instructed for tasting of cooked food before 30
minutes ahead of distribution among the children and
also requested to enter the name of the taster in a
register. As per record, the teachers / cook-cum-helpers
/ mothers group /SMC members taste the meals
regularly. The importance of tasting the meal before
serving to children was imparted in SMC training.
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Point 6: Constitution of State Review Mission for Poor Performing Districts:

States commitment
Additional Secretary (EE.I) suggested that the
State Government may constitute State Review
Mission similar to the Joint Review Mission of
the Government of India for monitoring the
performance of the scheme in the poorly
performing districts and taking corrective action
on the recommendations of the State Review
Mission. The reports of the State Review Mission
and action taken note on the recommendations
must be shared with the Central Government.
Action Taken/Status
The process has been initiated to set up State Review

Mission specially for poor performance districts and
the Govt. have been moved to notify the setting up
State Review Mission.
Point 7: Convening of District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting in each quarter:
States commitment
Action Taken/Status
The District Vigilance and Monitoring The District Level Monitoring Committee for SSA,
Committee meeting must be convened under the RMSA & MDMS have been constituted in all districts
chairpersonship of senior most MP of the district
and atleast one round of meeting of these committees
on regular basis as per the guidelines.
are held in most of the districts during the year.
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Strategies to ensure timely release of fund:

Smooth implementation of Mid-Day Meal Scheme is fully dependent on timely release of fund to the SMCs.
In fact, delay in release of fund at different levels has been observed during the current year, which needs to
be addressed.
Following activities are proposed to be carried out in order to ensure timely release of funds:
Constant follow up from the implementing Department will be made in order to reduce the lag
in release of ceiling by Finance Department, Govt. of Assam. If required, meeting with officials
concerned will be orgainsed to ensure timely sanction and release of fund by the Finance
Department.
Cooking Cost & Honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper to be released to the SMCs directly through
e-transfer from SNO, Office.
Specific time frame will be given to respective levels viz., State, District & SMCs to release the
fund from date of receipt of fund from the implementing Department/ Finance Department.
For release of fund (Central & State Share) from state exchequer to SNO, monitoring system at
the highest level, i.e. by Chief Minister, Minister Education, and Chief Secretary / Additional
Chief Secretary may be adopted.
Receipt and release of fund will be reviewed every month and steps will be taken as per need.
Convergence activities with line Departments :

State has already initiated steps to develop Kitchen Garden in schools in co-ordination with Department of
Agriculture and Horticulture, Govt. of Assam. It is expected that Kitchen Garden would be developed in all
schools availing MDM through active involvement of SMCs and Mothers Groups. It has been proposed to
explore possibilities to develop Kitchen Garden in schools under MGNERGA.
Regarding Rastriya Bal Swastha Karyakram, Department of Education is closely involved in
implementation of the programme. Convergence meeting will also be organized with Social Welfare and
Labour Department to ensure coverage of all children especially working children and Children with Special
Need. Regular meeting with PHE Department will also be organized to ensure safe drinking water in all
schools. In this connection, a working group with the functionaries of Health/NHM, Social Welfare, Labour,
Agriculture, Horticulture, Food and Civil Supplies, P&RD and PHE Departments will be formed to monitor
and carry forward convergence activities.
A. Proposal for requirement of fund and foodgrains:

Foodgrains (Rice) is provided at the rate of 100 grams per child per day in LP and 150 grams per child per
day in UP & NCLP schools. 72352.477 MT of foodgrains are lifted to schools till 3rd quarter against
112551.820 MT approved by Govt. of India under AWP & B, 2014-15 for LP, UP & NCLP. For the year
2015-16, an amount of Rs. 6277.31 lakh for 111102.803 MT of foodgrains will be required as cost of
foodgrains @ Rs. 5640/- MT to provide MDM in schools (210 days for LP & 220 days for UP & NCLP).
Stage
Average number of children

to be covered
Rice (in MT)
Requirement of fund (in

lakh)
Lower Primary
3042160
63599.844
3593.39
Upper Primary & NCLP
1420202
47502.959
2683.92
Total
4462362
111102.803
6277.31
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B.
Proposal for requirement of cooking cost :

Cooking cost is provided for procurement of pulses, vegetables, oils and fats, salt and condiments and fuel
through SMCs. SMCs procure these materials through local shopping. In Assam, mostly fire wood is used
as fuel for cooking of the meal. In urban areas, 1138 nos. of schools are also using LPG to cook the meal.
However, 8045 nos. of schools have been proposed for providing LPG to cook the meal
Cooking cost is presently released through DNOs to SMCs. However, initiatives have been taken-up to
release Cooking Cost directly to SMCs from SNO through e-transfer with effect from 1st April, 2014 to
reduce the time at intermediary levels
The members of the State Steering cum Monitoring Committee suggested that the rate of cooking cost
against LP & UP schools should be the same as the cost of fuel, ingredient etc. used for cooking of Mid-day
Meal is almost same for the children of both the levels. Govt. of India may consider to raise the cooking cost
of LP level to make it at par with UP level.
Total amount proposed against cooking cost is Rs. 43667.93 Lakh (including LPG). Details at table below--Average number of
Amount
Stage
Rate (Rs.)
children to be covered
(lakh)
Lower Primary
3042160
3.86 per child per day for 210 days
25061.00
Upper Primary &
1420202
5.78 per child per day for 220 days
18606.93
NCLP
for UP and 312 days for NCLP
Total
4462362
43667.93
C. Proposal for requirement of Transportation cost :

Transportation cost is calculated on the basis of PDS rate i.e, Rs. 136/- per quintal for lifting of rice
from FCI godown to schools. Requirement for the year 2015-16 is shown in the under mentioned table:
Stage
Rice (in MT)
Requirement of fund (in lakh)
Lower Primary
63599.844
864.94
Upper Primary & NCLP
47502.959
646.04
Total
111102.803
1510.980
D.
Proposal for honorarium to Cook-cum-Helper :
122724 nos. of Cook-cum-helper (CCHs) are engaged by School Management Committees under AWP
& B, 2014-15. These CCHs are provided with an amount of Rs. 1000/- per CCH per month for 10
months as honorarium.
Under AWP & B, 2015-16, 128139 nos. of CCHs are proposed to be engaged by SMCs as per the norms
and total requirement of fund will be Rs. 12813.90 lakh
It is also proposed to conduct training of these CCHs in cascade and encompassing mode under
AWP&B, 2015-16 ( Detail plan of activity may be seen under MME components plan)
Stage
Cook-Cum-Helper
Requirement of fund (in lakh)
Lower Primary
93657
9365.70
Upper Primary
34482
3448.20
128139
12813.90
Total
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E.
Engagement of Mothers Self Help Group:

As per Govt. notification, the State Govt. decided to implement Mid-Day Meal Scheme through a 10
members Mother Self Help Group of the School at school level w.e.f 1st April, 2014. The Govt. decided
to pay Rs.10,000/- per annum as a token of appreciation to the Self Help Group. The total requirement of
fund will be Rs.5801.70 lakh. The amount is required to be reflected in the State Budget of 2015-16 as
State scheme. However, Govt. of India may provide necessary financial assistance on 90:10 basis
considering the effectiveness of the innovative process.
F.
Plan under Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (MME) for 2015-16
1. Setting up of Management Structure & Capacity building of staff. : The State Government
decided to implement MDMS through Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, Assam with dedicated MDMS cells and
experienced as well as qualified staff w.e.f 1st January, 2014. Accordingly, officers/ staff have been
engaged to look after the day to day implementation of Mid-Day Meal scheme as shown overleaf. The
pool of manpower has already been engaged for management, monitoring and maintaining and
updating of all records related to MDMS. All staff/functionaries of the cells have already been trained
about the roles and responsibilities of the officials and also provided with furniture and
computers/laptop to perform the job in prompt manner.
Organogram of dedicated Mid-Day Meal Cell

Mission Director, SSA, Assam
Executive Director, SSA, Assam
SRO, MDM/ Asstt. Director, MDM
District Mission Co-ordinator
State Programme Manager
State MIS Manager State Accounts Officer

EDP
Accounts Asstt.
District Programme Manager
District MIS Manager

EDP
Statistical Asstt
LDA cum Typist
Block Mission Co-ordinator
District Accounts Officer
Block MIS Manager

LDA cum EDP
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Present Staff position :

State level
Position
Consultant
State Programme Manager
State MIS Manager
Accounts Officer
Accounts Assistant
Statistical Assistant
LDA cum Typist
Electronic Data Processor
District level
Position (one each of the districts)
District Programme Manager
District MIS Manager
Accounts Officer
Electronic Data Processor
Numbers
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
9
Total 12
Numbers
27
27
27
27
Total 108
1. Mid-day-Meal Calendar in schools : Calendar having menu chart, roles and responsibilities of
teachers, SMCs, MGs, photographs of various success stories, best practices, ingredients to use
with MDM, information related to fund and food grains against children etc. has already been
provided to schools as IEC during 2014-15. Calendar is proposed to provide each schools/centre
availing MDMS in the state during 2015-16. Hence, fund to be provisioned under AWP&B,
2015-16 will be utilized to provide calendar for the academic year 2016.
Time line of the activities :
Designing the calendar : By July,2015
Tendering Process : By August,2015
Work order and Completion of the work : September-November,2015
Receiving Calendar from the vendor : By November,2015.
Distribution to School levels : By 31st December, 2015.
2. Training and materials support to Cook cum Helpers (CCH) : 47792Cook-cum-helpers engaged
by SMCs under MDMS are being given training on best practices, hygiene aspects, nutrition value,
quality control, menu chart etc this year with the help of reputed NGOs/Master Trainners during
2014-15. The remaining cook-cum-helper of 80347 will be given training in phase-manner within
the year 2015-16. Besides, the cook-cum-helpers will also be provided with apron and hat to
maintain hygiene while cooking and serving meals.
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Training Schedule :
Total Participants : 80347
Methodology, Time line and Training Module :
(a) Training will be done in Cascade mode. A group of 290 Master trainers amongst the CCHs
of all districts will impart the training to the remaining CCHs.
(b) Training of CCHs will be organized at respective education block. It will be a 2-day nonresidential training, to be given by the Master Trainers. The training will be completed by
December, 2015.
(c) Training module which is developed for training cook-cum-helper during 2014-15 will be
revisited as per findings of the training and would be use as training module for 2015-16.
District wise break up of cook-cum-helper to be trained and master trainer
Total number of CookMaster Trainers / RPs
SI.No Name of District
cum-Helper (LP+UP)
(2 per block)
proposed
1
2
3
4
Barpeta
14
1
4283
Baska
8
2
4157
Bongaigaon
8
3
1976
Cachar
16
4
3841
Chirang
4
5
1643
Darrang
6
6
2233
Dhemaji
6
7
2354
Dhubri
14
8
5166
Dibrugarh
12
9
2601
Goalpara
8
10
3520
Golaghat
10
11
2187
Hailakandi
6
12
2729
Jorhat
12
13
2612
Kamrup ( M)
4
14
1240
Kamrup (R)
18
15
3383
Karimganj
12
16
3132
Kokrajhar
8
17
3404
Lakhimpur
12
18
3153
Morigaon
8
19
2686
Nagaon
22
20
6591
Nalbari
8
21
1914
Sivasagar
12
22
2704
Sonitpur
14
23
4244
Tinsukia
10
24
2547
Udalguri
6
25
1979
Karbi Anglong
22
26
3137
Dima
Hasao
10
27
931
Total
80347
290
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(d) Social Audit in schools : Social Audit has been initiated in the state covering more than 11255
schools mainly focusing on various school development activities as per RTE Act, 2009 as well as
Mid-Day Meal Scheme during 2014-15. Social Audit is proposed for 10000 schools /centre in the
year 2015-16. However, the prospect of covering all aspects of Social Audit required for a school
may be considered to be covered by MDM Social Audit team.
Objectives of the activity :
To uphold transparency, accountability and participation of community in implementation of
MDMS.
Providing an opportunity to the community to scrutinize the programme.
To ensure that works are as per done as per norms and errors are rectified, if any during
implementation of the activity.
To maintain a cordial relation between community and school.
How Social Audit will be conducted:
A social Audit team will be constituted at respective school.

Composition of the team :
Chairman : Retired personnel preferably teacher/ Senior Citizen
Members :
Representative from local Voluntary organisation (Youth Club/ Mahila Samitee/SHG)
Representative from parents of students of the school, preferably women
Local educated youth having expertise in accounts
Representative from SMC
One of the members of the team will be designated as Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator of the Social
Audit team will be given training at district level.
District SSA officials will also be given orientation at state level.
Guideline and Tool of the Social Audit process will be developed in a workshop to be held at SMO.
Time line :
Activity
Workshop for development of Tools
Orientation of District officials (one per district)
Training of Co-ordinators of Social Audit Team
Social Audit in Schools
Analysis of finding and reporting
Time frame
May,2015
June,2015
June-July, 2015
August-October,2015
By December,2015
(e) Exposure visit and award to best performing school wrt MDMS : Inter-district/ inter-state
exposure visit will be arranged for selected members of SMCs/MGs to have first hand experiences
of best practices in and outside the state. Besides, best performing schools will be identified and will
be given award to recognize their honest effort. Evaluation will be done in the month of JanuaryFebruary, 2016.
(f) Awareness and publicity campaign : Awareness and publicity campaign will be conducted
through different media like radio, television and mobile theatre. A documentary on best practices
will be developed to use as resource materials for various meetings/campaigns.
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Activity schedule :
Activity
Radio and TV jingles on
various information on
MDMS, roles of SMCs,
SHGs, all stakeholders
Publicity campaign through
mobile theatre group
Time line
July-December,2015
Methodology
Expert agency will be engaged to
produce the jigles; will be
telecast/broadcast through DDK, Private
TV Channels, AIR
July,2015March,2016
Video quickie/ dance drama will be

shown through popular mobile theatre
group with effect from July, 2015 to
March, 2016.
Campaign through
Directorate of Field Publicity
(DFP)
August,2015March,2016
In collaboration with DFP, MDM

campaign will be done in pocket areas
Publicity campaign through

IEC
June,2015January,2016
IEC in the form of leaflet, pamphlet,

poster will be developed and distributed
to public in public gathering, meeting etc
October,2015 and
January,2016
Reputed organization will be engaged to

conduct street play and public
mobilization meeting in pocket areas.
Street play on MDMs

through reputed
NGOs/organization
(g) Third Party Evaluation :

Third party evaluation of MDMS in Assam will be carried out to strengthen service delivery as well
as to re-visit guideline/policies with regard to implementation of the scheme. All the study will be
completed by December, 2015.
Areas of study :
Impact of MDMS in elementary education with a special reference to the schools of Minority,
Tea Garden, ST & SC dominated areas.
Support of MDMS for growth and development of children at elementary stage- an impact
study.
A study on policy and practices of MDMS and suggestive measures to improve overall
performance of the scheme.
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H. Financial break-up of MME plan activities

Sl.
A
B.
Activity
School level Expenditure :
1. Mid-Day Meal Calendar 58023 copies with delivery at block offices
@ Rs.200 per calendar including FOR destination
(Rs. in lakh)
Estimated cost
116.05
2. Campaign through audiovisual:

Documentary film on
implementation of MDM for 15 minutes.
Campaign through radio, television and theatre, poster, street play etc.
32.39
3. Training of Cook-cum-helper :
Organizing 2 day training programme for cook-cum-helper engaged
under MDM Scheme (Target = 80347, Block level).
250.00
4. Administrative cost for purchase of Hand washing soap & detergent

@ Rs.400 for 56693 schools
5. Fixing MDM LOGO & Emergency contact details @ Rs.167/- to
57206 schools/ institutions.
6. Social Audit
7. Award / Exposure Visit to Teachers/ SMCs/ MGs of best performing
schools in MDMS 10,000 for 270 school (@10 schools per district)
8. Storage bin to 20,000 schools for safe storage of foodgrains and
condiments etc. @ Rs1500/- per school
Sub Total of School level expenditure (A)
Management, Supervision/ Training /External / Internal Monitoring
Evaluation
1. Remuneration of MDM staff & Resource Person
2. Accounts training to Headmaster of schools (1 day, Block level)
3. Seminar & training MDM personal
4. TA, office contingency & meeting
5. Third party evaluation @ Rs.1,000/- for 6,000 schools
239.52
95.57
112.55
27.00
300.00
1173.08
608.13
154.94
50.00
300.00
60.00
Sub Total of Management, Supervision/ Training /External /

Internal Monitoring Evaluation (B)
1173.07
Grand Total (A+B)
2346.15
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I. Hand Wash facilities in schools and promoting good habits among children
Hand washing before and after MDM is a prerequisite for maintenance of child health. Meals taken by
children with dirty hand undemines the efficacy of the MDM programme. There is consistent evidence that
hand washing with soap at critical times including before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet
-- can reduce diarrheal risk by about 45 per cent (Source: Global Hand Washing Fact sheet, UNICEF,2013).
Diseases such as diarrhea, intestinal worms and respiratory infections lead to school absenteeism, increased
drop-out rates and impact on childrens physical and cognitive development as well as education attainment.
Functional WASH (Water and Sanitation Hygiene in schools) infrastructure enables children to internalize
related behaviours and influence their families and communities to adopt hygiene practices. In Assam,
installation of Mass Hand Washing facilities with soap was piloted in 100 schools of Rani & Rampur Block
with the support from UNICEF under Daily Hand washing for an Ailment-free Life (DHAL) project w.e.f
July,2013. In the year 2012, all schools were asked to utilize some amount from SSA, school grant to
purchase soap. Preliminary observation of the efforts have shown considerable improvement in attendance,
reducing diarrhea related diseases and promoting good hygiene habits among children. This effort was
highly appreciated by the members of 5th JRM and JRM had suggested to upscale the programme to all other
Govt/Provincialized schools of the State.
It is, therefore, planned to upscale the initiative to all elementary schools of the state in phased manner and
this year, 10,000 schools preferably in Char, Tea Garden , ST & SC dominated areas are proposed to be
covered under AWP & B, 2015-16, MDMS.
The activity will be carried out through the Civil and WASH wings of SSA, Assam. Design and estimate of
the structure is given below. An amount of Rs. 1000.00 lakh ( @ Rs. 10,000/- per school) will be required to
cover 10,000 schools.
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Estimate for Mass Hand Washing Facility (Unit Cost)

Sl.No Description of item
Unit
1
Supplying, fitting, fixing and testing of 0.5
HP water pump of approved make (including Job.
electrification)
2
Supplying fitting and fixing of PVC/CPVC
pipe of 25 mm dia approved make
prince/Supreme/Nezone (depending on
RM
availability) including all the accessories
(tank nipple/nipple/bend/socket/Tee/
gasket/adhesive)
3
Supplying of approved makeNo.
a. CPVC ball valve
No.
b. Bib cock
4
For installation, testing of the water pump
and other plumbing works for mass hand
LS
washing facility considering a lump sum
labour cost
5
Construction of a ordinary soak pit using
brick bet, sand including digging a pit up to a LS
depth of 1.2 m etc. for disposal of waste
water with community contribution
6
For writing a users manual/message of the
LS
mass hand washing facility
Quantity
Rate (Rs.)
Amount(Rs.)
5200.00
5200.00
215.00
1935.00
1
3
300.00
240.00
300.00
720.00
1200.00
1200.00
345.00
345.00
300.00
Total
10000.00
Grand total
10000.00
(Rupees ten thousand only)
Total requirement Rs.10,00,00,000/- (Rupees ten crore)

J. Proposal for Kitchen Devices :
Kitchen devices viz, Aluminum Saucepan (Big Size), Aluminum Bucket, Iron Kerahi, Sterilized Steel
Mug, Iron Khanti were provided to 17666 Govt/Provincialized elementary schools in the year 2006-07.
As per norms of Govt. of India, these devices have to be replaced since it has crossed 5 years duration
from the year of distribution.
Govt. of India released Rs. Rs.663.85 lakh in the year 2010-11 and Rs. 1566.20 lakh in the year
2011-12 for Kitchen Devices but devices could not be procured due to pending High Court Cases.
Now, process has been initiated to release the fund to the SMCs Bank Accounts for providing Kitchen
devices to 44601 nos of schools @ Rs. 5000/- per school since the Honble High Court disposed of the
case.
It is, therefore, proposed to provide Kitchen Devices to 5334 nos of Schools under AWP & B, 2015-16
for replacement of the items provided during 2006-07. An amount of Rs. 266.70 lakh will be required
to provide the items @ Rs. 5000/- per school.
Nos of proposed
schools
Rate per
School
Total Fund
required (lakh)
5334
5000
266.70
Items
1. Aluminum Souspen
(Big Size),
2. Aluminum Bucket
3. Iron Kerahi,
4. Sterilized Steel Mug
Time line
Process of procurement
will be done through
NIT and will be provided
by August,2015
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K. Proposal for weighing balance for proper weighing of raw ingredients :

In view of providing accurate amount of raw ingredient to the children, weighing balance is proposed
to be provided to schools under AWP & B, 2015-16. In first phase, 15000 schools will be covered in
the state. An amount of Rs. 300.00 lakh will be required to provide the machine @ Rs. 2000/- per
machine.
L. Proposal for re-imbursement of fund for procurement of un-subsidized LPGs

1138 nos of schools of the state mainly in urban areas have taken LPG connection for cooking of MidDay-Meal.
This year, in addition to 1138 schools, 8045 nos of Govt/ Provincialized schools are proposed to be
covered under this activity. Total Rs. 813.91 lakh amount will be required to implement the activity.
Detail is given below:
No. of
No. of
Requirement
Requirement of Total fund required
Institution
institutions
of funds for
funds for use of
against existing
s with Gas
proposed to be
use of LPG
LPG cylinders
and newly
Sl
Districts
based
covered with
cylinders
against newly
proposed schools
cooking
LPG connections
(existing)
proposed schools
in lakh
(existing )
from 2015-16
in lakh
in lakh
0.29
17.78
1 Barpeta
2
202
18.07
0
4.4
2 Baska
0
50
4.4
5.17
15.4
3 Bongaigaon
30
175
20.57
22.02
22
4 Cachar
68
250
44.02
1.88
0.88
5 Chirang
10
10
2.76
1.77
27.9
6 Darrang
2
317
29.67
0
38.98
7 Dhemaji
0
443
38.98
3.32
23.94
8 Dhubri
33
272
27.26
3.34
42.33
9 Dibrugarh
24
481
45.67
6.14
23.85
10 Goalpara
35
271
29.99
0.07
37.93
11 Golaghat
1
431
38.00
1.09
22
12 Hailakandi
4
250
23.09
7.12
31.33
13 Jorhat
48
356
38.45
12.39
46.82
14 Kamrup ( M)
281
532
59.21
2.75
45.32
15 Kamrup (R)
415
515
48.07
7.15
7.3
16 Karimganj
33
83
14.45
1.06
30.8
17 Kokrajhar
9
350
31.86
0
37.05
18 Lakhimpur
0
421
37.05
2.04
34.41
19 Morigaon
14
391
36.45
5.9
36.26
20 Nagaon
19
412
42.16
0
17.6
21 Nalbari
0
200
17.60
2.31
25.08
22 Sivasagar
10
285
27.39
0.6
45.85
23 Sonitpur
5
521
46.45
18.81
29.48
24 Tinsukia
85
335
48.29
0
20.42
25 Udalguri
0
232
20.42
0
17.6
26 Karbi Anglong
0
200
17.60
0.7
5.28
27 Dima Hasao
10
60
5.98
Total
1138
8045
105.92
707.99
813.91
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Fact sheet regarding requirement of fund & foodgrains under

AWP & B 2015-16 MDMS
The requirement of funds & foodgrains as proposed in AWP&B, 2015-16, is shown below:Recurring Assistance:
Lower Primary Stage
i. Requirement of foodgrains
ii. Requirement of cost of foodgrains
iii. Requirement of Cooking cost (Central Share)
including LPG
(State Share)
iv. Transportation cost
v. Honorarium to cook-cum-helper (Central Share)
(State Share)
vi. MME
Total (Central Share)
(State Share)
Grand Total (Central & State Share)
63599.844 MT
Rs.3593.39 lakh
Rs.22593.06 lakh
Rs.2467.94 lakh
Rs. 864.94 lakh
Rs.8429.13 lakh
Rs.936.57 lakh
Rs.1419.22lakh
Rs.36899.74lakh
Rs. 3404.51 lakh
Rs. 40304.25 lakh
47502.959 MT
Rs.2683.92 lakh
Rs.16739.90 lakh
Rs.1867.03 lakh
Rs. 646.04 lakh
Rs.3103.38 lakh
Rs.344.82 lakh
Rs.926.93 lakh
Rs.24100.17 lakh
Rs. 2211.85 lakh
Rs. 26312.02lakh
Rs. 60999.91 lakh

Rs. 5616.36 lakh
Rs. 66616.27 lakh
Upper Primary & NCLP Stage

i. Requirement of foodgrains
ii. Requirement of cost of foodgrains
iii. Requirement of Cooking cost
(Central Share)
including LPG
(State Share)
iv. Transportation cost
v. Honorarium to cook-cum-helper (Central Share)
(State Share)
vi. MME
(State Share)
Grand Total
Total requirement for LP and UP (Central Share)

(State Share)
Grand Total (Central & State share)
Non Recurring Assistance (including proposal against new initiative):

i. Kitchen Devices
: Rs. 266.70 lakh
ii. Hand washing
: Rs.1000.00 lakh
iii. Weighing balance
: Rs. 300.00 lakh
: Rs.1566.70 lakh
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Annual Work Plan & Budget, 2015-16

Name of the State/UT : ASSAM

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Mid Day Meal Programme

MHRD (MDM), Govt. of India

Process of Plan Formulation

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Description and assessment of the programme implemented in the current year

2.2 Details about weekly Menu.

Rice, Dal, Leafy Veg.

Khisidi/ Soya, Leafy Veg.

Rice, Egg, Curry/ Local option

Rice, Dal, Mix Veg

Rice, Dal, Leafy veg

Khisidi/ Pulao/Local option

2.2.2 Additional Food items provided (fruits/milk/any other items), if any.

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

2.2.3 Usage of Double Fortified Salt.

2.3.3 Transportation and distribution

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Implementing agency to District for Cost

Implementing agency SMCs for cooking

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Number of cook-cum-helper entitled

Cook-cum-Helper is engaged by School Management Committee locally preferably

2.7 Procurement and storage of cooking ingredients and condiments

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Fund released by Govt. of India for construction of kitchen shed.

Total sanction for construction of

Completed by HOUSEFED & ASHB

Current year progress

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Total sanction for construction of

2.10 Kitchen Devices

2.11 Capacity building and training for different stakeholders :

Details of the training programme conducted for cook-cum-helpers, State level

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

Course Content for the Training Programme for MDMS cook

: i) Definition, ii) Types of menu, iii) Factors of effective

:i) Definition, ii) Types of nutrition, iii) Food & Nutrients,

i) Koldil mangho, ii) Boror tenga,

i) Khischiri 3 varities, ii) Tomato Chutney,

Targets for the next year.

Procedure followed for data entry into MDM-MIS Web portal

Level (State/ District/ Block/ School) at which data entry is made

Availability of manpower for web based MIS

Mechanism for ensuring timely data entry and quality of data

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

2.13.2 Dissemination of information through MDM website

2.14 Measures taken to rectify

2.14.3 Delay in delivering cooking cost at school level.

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

2.17.3 Diversion/ misuse of resources,

2.19 Involvement of NGOs / Trusts.

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

2.19.4 Measures taken to ensure delivery of hot cooked meals to schools

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

2.20 Status of Rastriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (School Health Programme)

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM

AWP&B, 2015-16, MDMS, ASSAM