Mid-Day Meal irregular — RTI to DEO / MDM cell

Mid-Day Meal irregular — RTI to DEO / MDM cell

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Direct answer. File RTI to DEO AND State MDM Cell. Ask meal register, cook-attendance, grain-receipt register, hygiene audit, FSSAI license of supplier.

Legal framework

PM POSHAN (MDM) Scheme guidelines 2021.
NFSA 2013 §5 — children's food security.
FSSAI compliance for cooking units.

5 questions to ask

Daily meal register (last 30 days).
Cook-attendance register.
Grain-receipt register.
Hygiene audit.
FSSAI licence of supplier.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, DEO / MDM State Cell
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — MDM delivery, quality, hygiene

School [..] has MDM irregularity. Please furnish: (1) daily register, (2) cook attendance, (3) grain receipts, (4) hygiene audit, (5) FSSAI compliance.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at school — go to DEO.
Skipping FSSAI compliance ask — big accountability handle.

Case law anchors

PUCL v. UoI (2001) — PDS/MDM food rights.
CIC/MoEdu/A/2018/000567 — MDM records disclosable.

Pro tips

SMC-collective RTI stronger.
Cross-check PM POSHAN dashboard.

FAQ

Q: Eggs in menu disputed? RTI for state policy + nutrition-audit.
Q: Covid-era DBT MDM? RTI for transfer records.

Sources

PM POSHAN Scheme 2021. NFSA 2013. FSSAI Regulations.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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