rti-for-mid-day-meal
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Mid-Day Meal irregular — RTI to DEO / MDM cell
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
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.
Related reading
Sources
- PM POSHAN Scheme 2021. NFSA 2013. FSSAI Regulations.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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