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

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

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

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

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

5 questions to ask

  1. Daily meal register (last 30 days).
  2. Cook-attendance register.
  3. Grain-receipt register.
  4. Hygiene audit.
  5. 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

  1. PM POSHAN Scheme 2021. NFSA 2013. FSSAI Regulations.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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