Publications by authors named "Lakshana Raveenthiranathan"
Article Synopsis
- - Mid-day meal programmes (MDM) in India aim to enhance school attendance, nutritional status, and educational results for children, with multiple studies evaluating their impact but challenges in synthesizing findings.
- - A systematic review of 31 studies from 1997 to 2022 reveals mixed results on nutritional improvements, though regular MDM access benefits school enrollment, attendance, and retention, leading to lower dropout rates.
- - The conclusion indicates that while MDM programmes have positively influenced academic achievement and some nutritional aspects, their overall effect on academic performance is uncertain, highlighting the need for continued support of these programmes in India.
