Haryana state level steering committee constituted for implementation of mid-day meal programme on Monday approved an action plan and budget of Rs 388 crore for financial year 2018-19.
The committee met under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, DS Dhesi here on Monday.
During the meeting, Dhesi directed Hafed and Health Department to get the fortified wheat flour tested according to prescribed standards by forming a committee. He also directed to procure fortified oil through the medium of tender.
For implementation of mid-day meal programme, the Centre and the State Government will share 60:40 ratio in the budget.
Apart from this, under Public Distribution System, Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Integrated Child Development Scheme, in the first phase two blocks of district Ambala; Narayangarh and Brada are being provided with wheat flour rich with vital vitamins by Hafed Flour Mill, Taraori, district Karnal, said he.
It was informed that under the mid-day meal scheme, children are being given 200 ml flavoured milk thrice in a week.
Agencies like Food Corporation of India, Hafed and ISKON have been included under this scheme.