AP School Education: Revised Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Cooking Cost 2024-25
Dokka Seethamma Madhyana Badi Bhojanam - PM POSHAN Scheme
Complete Details
The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has released a new order regarding the revision of Material Cost (Cooking Cost) under the PM POSHAN (MDM) Scheme for Primary, Upper Primary, High School (I-X), and Intermediate students.
This order has been issued by the Director of Mid Day Meal & School Sanitation, dated 18-11-2025, with reference number Rc.No.ESE02-27022/28/2024-MDM-CSE(2638648).
The revision has been introduced following the instructions of the Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, enhancing the cooking cost for the year 2024-25.
Key Highlights of the New MDM Cooking Cost Revision
- Cooking cost is enhanced for Classes I–V, VI–VIII, IX–X, and Intermediate (1st & 2nd year)
- Enhancement takes effect on 19-02-2025 for Primary and Upper Primary
- Enhancement takes effect on 08-08-2025 for High School and Intermediate
- Additional menu charges of Rs.0.40 and Rs.0.43 withdrawn as per earlier orders
Revised Cooking Cost Details (2024-25) - All Categories
| S.No | Category | Classes | Funding Ratio | Existing Cost | Revised Cost | Increase | Effective From | Withdrawal of Additional Menu Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary | I–V | 60:40 Ratio | ₹5.45 | ₹6.19 | ₹0.74 | 19-02-2025 | ₹0.43 (19-02-2025) |
| 2 | Upper Primary | VI–VIII | 60:40 Ratio | ₹8.17 | ₹9.29 | ₹1.12 | 19-02-2025 | ₹0.40 (19-02-2025) |
| 3 | High Schools | IX & X | 100% State Share | ₹8.17 | ₹9.29 | ₹1.12 | 08-08-2025 | ₹0.40 (08-08-2025) |
| 4 | Govt Junior Colleges | Intermediate (1st & 2nd year) | 100% State Share | ₹8.17 | ₹9.29 | ₹1.12 | 08-08-2025 | ₹0.40 (08-08-2025) |
Instructions Issued
All Regional Joint Directors, District Educational Officers (DEOs), and Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs) are directed to:
- Implement the revised cooking cost in all schools and junior colleges
- Ensure timely communication to all field functionaries
- Acknowledge receipt of the order and take necessary action
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