The correct answer is (c) 1995.
The Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS) is a school meal programme in India that provides free lunches to students in primary and upper primary schools. The scheme was launched in 1995 by the Government of India with the objective of improving the nutritional status of children and reducing school dropout rates. The scheme is implemented by the state governments and Union Territories, and is funded by the central government.
The MDMS is a centrally sponsored scheme, which means that the central government provides funds to the state governments for implementation of the scheme. The state governments are responsible for the selection of schools, procurement of foodgrains, preparation and distribution of meals, and monitoring of the scheme.
The MDMS is a major initiative of the Government of India to improve the nutritional status of children and reduce school dropout rates. The scheme has been successful in achieving its objectives, and has been widely praised for its impact on the lives of children.
The following are the options for the question:
(a) 1985: The Mid-day Meal Scheme was not launched in 1985.
(b) 1990: The Mid-day Meal Scheme was not launched in 1990.
(c) 1995: The Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995.
(d) 1997: The Mid-day Meal Scheme was not launched in 1997.