ANNUAL WORK PLAN & BUDGET (MID DAY MEAL SCHEME) Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Directorate of Elementary Education Itanagar

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh … is a hilly and mountainous state, situated to the extreme north-eastern most part of Indian Union. numerous rivers criss –cross the region and under dense forests of tropical to rhododendron. experiences humid and temperate climate. small and scattered habitations/villages with thin population across the State. Agriculture main occupation Backward transport and communication facilities.

Launching of the MDM Scheme MDM was initially launched on 15 th August,1995 in Arunachal Pradesh. Cooked meal to the Primary children from Cooked meal extended to the Upper Primary children from

No. of Institutions Availing MDM As on Type of School Primary Upper Primary PAB Approval Availed Availed Govt + LB Schools Govt Aided Schools EGS/AIE Centers Total

No.of Children Availing MDM As on Stage PAB Approval No.of Children opting MDM Average No.of Children Availed MDM Primary Upper Primary Total

PAB Approval vs Performance (Primary) As on MDM-PAB Approval for Performance No of Institutions No of Children No of worki ng days No of meals to be served No of Institu tions Total No. of meals served No of workin g days on which MDM is served Average No of children Availed MDM

PAB Approval vs Performance (Upper Primary) As on MDM-PAB Approval for Performance No of Institution s No of Childre n No of worki ng days No of meals to be served No of Institu tions Total No. of meals served No of working days on which MDM is served Averag e No of childre n Availed MDM

No. of Cook-cum-Helpers engaged under MDM (A s on ) Category wise CcH Male Female FemaleTotal SC000 ST OBC000 Minority000 Others Total

Utilization of foograins during (Primary & Upper Primary) (In MTs) RicePrimary Upper Primary Allocation for FY Opening Balance 00 Lifted from FCI Aggregate Qnty consumed at school level Closing Balance as on %age utilization as per availability 63.33/ /67.3

Payment of Cost of Foograins to FCI ( as on ) (Rs.in Lakhs) ReleasesPrimary Upper Primary Allocation for FY Central assistance Released by GOI Bills Raised by FCI Payment to FCI Unspent Balance as on %age utilization as per availability Reason for less payment: Delay in affording budgetary support & concurrence from the State Finance Department.

Utilization of Central Assistance towards Transportation Cost, (Primary & Upper Primary) (Rs.in Lakhs) Transportation Cost Amount Allocation for FY * Opening Balance 0 Central assistance Received Expenditure13.43 Unspent Balance as on %age utilization as per fund availability 97.3 * Adhoc allocation

Utilization of Central Assistance towards MME, (Primary & Upper Primary) (Rs.in Lakhs MMEAmount Allocation for FY Opening Balance 1.33 Central assistance Received Expenditure15.14 Unspent Balance as on %age utilization as per fund availability 70.2

Utilization of Cooking Cost during (Central & State Share) (Rs.in Lakhs) Cooking Cost Primary Upper Primary Allocation for FY Opening Balance as on Cooking Cost Released Expenditure Unspent Balance as on %age utilization as per availability

Utilization of Honorarium to Cook- cum -Helpers, (Primary & Upper Primary) (Rs.in Lakhs) Honorarium CcH Primary Upper Primary Allocation for FY Opening Balance as on Honorarium Released Expenditure Unspent Balance as on No.of Cook-cum-Helpers Engaged %age utilization as per fund released

Utilization of Central Assistance towards construction of kitchen shed during (As on ) (Rs.in Lakhs) Total allocation during , , , Completed PhysicalFinancialPhysicalFinancial

Utilization of Central Assistance towards procurement of kitchen devices during (As on ) (Rs.in Lakhs Total allocation during , , , Completed PhysicalFinancialPhysicalFinancial

Coverage under School Health Programme, No.of schools covered under SHP in 3 districts 135 No.of children covered under SHP Health Check - ups No.of schools covered 495 No.of children covered Deworming Tablets distributed No.of schools covered in 2 districts 54 No.of children covered 1050

State Level Steering Cum Monitoring Committee State Level Steering – cum- Monitoring Committee meeting was held twice under the guidance of the Chief Secretary on and Issues – effective monitoring and supervision for regular flow of foograins and cooking cost to schools for effective implementation of the MDM scheme. State Level Review meeting on implementation of the MDM Scheme was held on

Monitoring & Supervision Quarterly review meetings are held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner of the District and Block level officers. District Administration held periodical review meetings and conduct inspections in Schools. Village Education Committees are actively involved in monitoring and supervising the implementation of MDM scheme at school level. Parents also supervise cooking at interval at school level. The State also intends to assign an NGO/ Institute of expertise to study the MDM scheme implementation in

Grievance Redressal Grievance Redressal Cells are set up in every District Education office and Directorate in October Grievance Redressal Officers appointed both at State & District level. Complaints are disposed at District & State level.

Capacity Building State level Orientation Training cum Workshop program organized for District level functionaries on preparation of Annual Plan and implementation of the MDM Scheme. Representatives from School Teachers also attended. The State intends to conduct orientation training of cooks- cum-helpers at Block level to impart skills on safety, hygiene, food preparation,etc.

Impact of the programme Enrolment significantly improved at Primary level. Retention rate at Primary & Upper primary stage improved. Children learn to maintain individual hygiene and peers learning. There is no social barrier while serving & taking Mid Day Meals. More than 8000 poor persons got some employment as Cooks.

Major Problems / Issues Non- availability of adequate food grains (rice) stock at FCI base depots /godowns in the district headquarters causes delay in the lifting of food grains at the district level. Delay in obtaining budgetary support & concurrence from the State Finance Department affects releases of funds to districts in time. Disruption of road communication during summers hinders movement and distribution of food grains to remotely located schools. Remoteness, hilly and difficult terrain hinder regular inspection and monitoring.

Proposals for the year

No.of Working Days Total No.of days :366 Vacation days : 46 Holidays : 79 Total Holidays :125 Anticipated working days : 241 Other activities & Examination : 21 State proposal for MDM : 220

No.of Institutions Class I-VIII, Type of Schools/Centers Primary Upper Primary Govt + LB Schools Govt Aided Schools 3238 EGS/AIE Centers Total

No.of Children class I-VIII, StageEnrolmentProposal Primary Upper Primary Total

Requirement of Foograins,Cost of Foograins, Cooking Cost and Transportation Cost for (Rs.in lakhs) Components Primary Upper Primary Foograins (in MTs) Cost of Foograins Cooking Cost (Central +state share) Transportation Cost N.B: transportation of Rs. 300/- per quintal (flat rate ) instead of PDS rate.

Requirement of Kitchen-cum-store and Kitchen Devices for (Primary & Upper Primary) Requirement of Kitchen-cum-store and Kitchen Devices for (Primary & Upper Primary) Total No.of Schools (including EGS/AIE Centers) 4431 Total No.of Kitchen shed sanctioned during No proposal for kitchen shed for Total No.of Kitchen Devices sanctioned during Total No.of Kitchen Devices sanctioned in No proposal for kitchen Devices for N.B: Kitchen sheds constructed for the last 3-4 years need major repairing.

Requirement of Cook-cum-Helper for School/Center No.of Cook-cum-Helpers (CcHs) Honorarium Amount (in lakhs) Working in No.of Addl CcHs required Primary Upper Primary Total Reasons for Addl requirement: Enrolment increased substantially in Urban schools.

Budget Provision in the state Plan The State Government allocates Rs lakhs in the Annual Plan as State share for MDM Scheme for the year

Requirement of MME fund for (Rs.in lakhs) A. School, Block, District level Recurring Expenditure 1. Provision of stationery items to 4431 schools Provision of stationery items to 97 Blocks Provision of stationery items to 16 districts Replacement/repairing of cooking devices to 2400 schools Procurement of LPG connections to 50 schools per district A.1. Office expenses for MDM Cell at Directorate 1.00 Sub-Total152.37

Requirement of MME fund for (Rs.in lakhs) B. Management, Supervising / Training / Internal / External Monitoring & Evaluation 1. Salary/Remuneration of computer coordinator, Computer operator, District coordinators, Contingency staff at district/Directorate level Procurement of computers, computer accessories & furniture Transportation/hiring vehicles, Traveling expenses & Contingencies Office expenses on internet, telephone connection, fax, electricity, Media publicity, Development of Software/Website Capacity building / training of officer & staff, Cook-cum-Helpers engaged in MDM Community awareness Programme at Block/District level Organizing School Health Programme at Block/District Review meeting of Monitoring Committee External Evaluation Sub-Total Grand Total ( A+B)