Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme earlier known as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which covers all school children studying in Classes Bal Vatika and I-VIII of government and government-aided schools. Mid-Day Meal for Children: Centre Spends Rs 20,000 Crore Annually on PM POSHAN Scheme Benefitting Over 12 Crore Students.