My Proposal to Operationalise Mid-DayMeal Rankings and Data System.
With the swirling debate about the type of food to be given to children for their mid day meals it also important to focus a ratings system for them.
According to research conducted by various Institutes and organizations the basic data is often not available at the school level. Moreover there is no system to constantly update this data.
Other important requirements such a detailed daily menu which should be different every day is not being ensured at all centres. To ensure smooth, efficient and sustainable delivery of these services this is how I propose to take it to the field. :
At the School Level :
to create school-level report cards and widely publicise them across the district.
Data Identification at School Level :
The type of data such as number of students,their gender,attendance, type of food,will be established then it only has to be input into the data format.
How the Data system will be maintained
Building a robust, reliable computerised management information system, which records key indicators in real time will be maintained.
By identifying the right type of people to do so it will work smoothly.
The upgradation of data will also be seen to.
How will this become a reality?
Through meetings with the collector and the panchayat leaders we will work with the people in-charge in the school and ensure all these systems are adopted.
Its imperative to ensure the participation of all, the students, the teachers, the parents and villagers to make this process smooth and efficient and make it a model for the rest to follow.