In which of the following years did the Government of India initiate the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) 1995

• The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE), commonly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a flagship program launched by the Government of India on August 15, 1995.
• The program aims to improve both the nutritional status of school children and the overall enrollment, attendance, and retention in primary schools. 
• The program has evolved over time, with improved guidelines for quality control, infrastructure, and community participation.
• It remains one of the largest school-feeding programs in the world, reflecting India’s commitment to "Right to Education" and child welfare.

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•  2001: Supreme Court of India directed states to provide cooked meals instead of dry rations.
•  2004: Revised norms introduced for better infrastructure and food quality.
  
•  2006: Expansion to cover upper primary students (Classes VI–VIII).