Perceptions of Students, Parents and Teachers Regarding Mid Day Meal Scheme and It's Impact on Enrolment in Government Schools

The study attempt to assess the perception of teachers, students and parents regarding mid day meal scheme [MDMS] and its impact on enrolment, of students in primary schools of Amritsar district in Punjab. To gather information regarding the perceptions and impact of the scheme, 100 students, 60 parents, 40 teachers and 20 government officials were requested and asked to fill the questionnaire. In order to know the impact of the scheme data have been divided in two period's pre Mid-Day meals period (1999-00 to 2003-04) and post Mid-Day meals period (2005-06 to 2010-11) The results of the study shows that students, parents and, teachers have positive perceptions regarding MDMs and also the impact of MDMS is impressive in terms of enrolment and strength of students.