Impact of Mid-day Meal Programme on Academic Performance of Students: Evidence from few Upper Primary Schools of Burdwan District in West Bengal
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper attempts to analyze the nature and impact of mid-day meal programme on academic achievement of students in some selected upper primary level schools of Burdwan district in West Bengal. The study covers three hundred students (N = 300) both in urban and rural areas encompassing „Below Poverty Line‟ (BPL) and „Above Poverty Line‟ (APL).The results of Chisquare-test revealed that mid-day meal program has had a significant positive impact in academic achievement of students. A multiple regression model has been used to determine the extent of relationship between mid-day meal progamme (via the factors- attendance, enrolment, retention and drop out) and academic achievement of students. Again, students‟- t test has been used to examine the assumed hypothesis whether any variation of effect of mid-day meal among economic status of students (i.e., among BPL and APL) or area (i.e., among village and town) and enrolment, attendance, retention or dropout among rural and urban students exists or not.
Authors and Affiliations
P. K. Paul and N. K. Mondal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP19851
- DOI -
- Views 357
- Downloads 16
A STUDY ON CISTERN DRINKING WATER TANKS PROGRAMME IN ANANTAPURAMU DISTRICT-ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS
The Rayalaseema region is majorly affected by drought. There is scarcity of pure drinking water. The groundwater is very low in the district of Anantapuramu in Andhra Pradesh state. Majority of the People living in thi...
INDIA AND ITS NUCLEAR POLICY
During the early period of independence, leaders of Indian National Congress, including Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, vocally expressed their opposition to nuclear weapons. However, later on, they were convinced that nuclea...
“An AnAlysis And study of issues of military and media relationships during the armed conflict in reference of Tanzania/Uganda wAr”
This research paper is based on the personal experience and options formed in relation to two hostile, but interdependent professions - journalism and the military. The author of this paper have the advantage of having...
Exploring consumer evaluation of E ‐ Govern ance Services offered by Government of India
E-Governance is nothing but use of internet technology as a platform for exchanging information, providing services and transacting with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government. Today, citizens are willing t...
Employee Motivation-Sharpening the edge of Employee Satisfaction
Employees are the key potential asset of any organization. Their motivation and satisfaction are the key driving force of any organization. According to Bob Nelson, “An employee's motivation is a direct result of the s...