The Impact of School Meals on School Participation: Evidence from Rural India

Education Systems: Policy, Governance and Practice

05 Feb 2022

The Impact of School Meals on School Participation: Evidence from Rural India

The paper examines the scheme of providing mid-day meals in classrooms and its impact on attendance in classroom. Analysis of cross-sectional household data suggests that the program did not lead to a significant increase in overall enrollment levels although panel data indicate a small positive effect on the enrollment rates of girls from disadvantaged socioeconomic groups

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