1st Aug 08 - 31st Jan 09

52-Whether a pucca kitchen shed cum storeisTotala. Constructed and in use 38b.Constructed and not in use. 24c- under construction 12d.Sanctioned but construction not started. 2e. Not sanctioned 47Total schools 12312 In case the pucca kitchen shed is not available, where is the food being cookedand where are the foodgrains/other ingredients being stored.Discussion with head teacher, teacher,VEC, Gram Panchayat members,ObservationOut of 44 schools 5 reported that cooking is done in classroom. Rest mentioned village, outside, cook house, PTA,SHG.6 mentioned storage in the classroom. Rest mentioned similar to the above.13 Whether potable water is available for cooking and drinking purpose? -do-1 reported ‘easily not available (PS Chhirkheda, Vidisha block)14 Whether utensils used for king food are adequate? Teachers/Organizer of MDMProgrammeAll reported ‘Yes’. Source- PTA15 What is the kind of fuel used? (Gas based/firewood etc.) Observation77 out of 124 use Wood and 47 use Gas.16 SAFETY & HYGIENE:i. General Impression of the environment, Safety and hygiene:ii. Are children encouraged to wash hands before and after eatingiii. Do the children partake meals in an orderly manner?iv. Conservation of water?v. Is the cooking process and storage of fuel safe, not posing any fire hazard?All reported ‘yes’ to all of the above questions.17 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:Extent of participation byParents/VECs/Panchayats/Urban bodies in daily supervision, monitoring,participationObservationDiscussion with head teacher, teacher,VEC, Gram Panchayat members18 INSPECTION & SUPERVISIONHas the mid day meal programme been inspected by any state/district/block levelofficers/officials?School records, discussion with headteacher, teachers, VEC, GramPanchayat members52