印度小学免费午餐计划及其启示

Brief Introduction and Enlightenments of the Mid Day Meal Program of India's Primary and Upper Primary Schools

为改善印度小学生营养不良状况，印度中央政府于2001年启动了全国范围内的小学免费午餐计划。其目的在于通过改善儿童营养状况及提高入学率和减少辍学率，促进男女平等和社会平等。这一计划因其管理科学、经费来源及分担有强大的财政保障、定期进行检查与评价，取得了良好的执行效果。印度的这些措施对我国解决中小学生营养不良的问题有一定启示。

To improve the students' malnutrition status, the Indian government has launched the national program of school nutrition support in 2001. It is also called mid-day meal program. It aims to improve the students' nutrition status and enhance the school enrolment and reduce the drop out before the accomplishment of primary and upper primary school. It also aims to enhance the gender and social equity. The program was well managed and guaranteed by federal state finance. Under regular inspection and evaluation, the program has achieved great success. China is facing the same malnutrition problem in primary and junior middle schools, so we can learn the scientific and successful practice of our neighbor India.