Karnataka launches mid-day meals scheme for pregnant women
The Karnataka government on Monday launched the â¹302-crore Mathru Poorna scheme, aimed at providing free mid-day meals to pregnant and lactating women in rural areas. The meals, which will be provided in Anganwadi centres, will include an egg, rice, pulses, vegetables, and milk. "This is aimed at reducing child malnutrition and in turn curb infant mortality," said CM Siddaramaiah.