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Maharashtra: No more Rs 1 mid-day meals for construction workers
Updated On: 27 October, 2023 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Government has decided to discontinue the five-year-old scheme from November 1
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For Rs 1 workers would get a nutritious meal of chapati, sabji, daal, rice, salad, pickle and jaggery. Representation Pic
The Maharashtra government has announced the discontinuation of the mid-day meal scheme for construction workers from November 1. Launched in March 2019, the scheme provided nutritious meals to registered construction labourers for Rs 1.
The mid-day meal initiative was initially designed to support the welfare of construction workers registered with the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) . For a mere Rs 1, these workers were entitled to a nutritious meal consisting of chapati, sabji, daal, rice, salad, pickle and jaggery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the scheme was extended to non-registered construction workers. With nearly 13 lakh registered construction workers in Maharashtra, the program was instrumental in providing sustenance to a large part of the workforce. During its tenure, the scheme managed to serve approximately seven to eight lakh workers with nearly five crore meals every month, addressing a pressing need for affordable, nutritious food among this vulnerable population.
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