Odisha raises midday meal costs for students to Rs 7.64 and Rs 10.94, starting December 1.

The Odisha government has increased the cost of midday meals for school students to cope with rising food prices. The cost for primary school students (classes 1 to 5) has increased from Rs 5.90 to Rs 7.64 per meal, while for upper primary students (classes 6 to 8), it has risen to Rs 10.94 from Rs 8.82. The changes take effect on December 1 and aim to support 44.5 lakh students in over 51,500 schools.

November 30, 2024
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