Reflection - Visualization

1) Challenge and Selection :

The tool I used is Visualization. It is to achieve a successful

implementation of mid day meal scheme in a remote part of village.  Mid Day Meal Scheme is one of the country's flagships feeding scheme initiated to improve the nutritional and educational status of the vulnerable children.

The Mid Day Meal Scheme is based on a set of broad principles such as the meal should only be a supplement to the home diet, it should meet at least one-third and half of the total energy and protein requirement; use of locally available foods, frequent change in the menu to avoid monotony, and employment of the standard practices of cooking to avoid loss of nutrients during the process of cooking.

I have used the technique of "Citizen report card" which is a tool for

participatory evaluation survey instrument that taps information on users’ awareness, access to, and satisfaction with publicly provided services. It contains information about the key constraints the poor face in assessing public services, their views about the quality of services, and their experiences in interacting with public officials.

2) Application :

The process is started by field visits to the village taken into consideration and also to define the scope of the study and identify the key issues faced by primary school students. After data collection is completed ranging from age group of students to the food availability and also the locally grown and easily available fruits and vegetables is done. Along with the nutrition experts, the best possible balanced diet is being evaluated.

Before moving on to the activity part, An awareness campaign is held in

order to achieve complete cooperation of the parents and to make them understand the importance of a balanced diet. After getting approval from the school management and the local authorities, for a section of students or for a particular school feedback is taken into the account from the indigenous people and elders on the food habits being followed until now and about the one that's going to be followed in future.

After a sample delivery of food is being delivered and completion of the mock campaign, there arises a need of another feedback and queries from the students as well as their parents on the scheme. Secondly, one needs to involve the community, especially mother's both in the process of cooking and feeding. The idea of care as opposed to the idea of dole has to be revived.

The opinions are gathered and regularity and frequency of meals and the quality and hygiene factors are discussed.

3) Approach and Insight :

With successful implementation in other schools, we can come to a conclusion that a mid day meal is an important instrument for combating classroom hunger and promoting better learning. A hungry child is a poor learner lacking in concentration.

Some of the valuable aspects being observed from this are that it could serve the important purpose of improving school enrollment and attendance especially in case of the girls and thus contributing to gender equality. With this, it will be easier for parents to persuade their children to go to school and for teachers to retain children in the classrooms. It could foster sound social behavior among children and dispel feelings of difference between various castes. The success of this program will spurs such campaigns in different regions too depending on the area, the scheme can be optimized accordingly.


Reflection - Visualization 1 ) Challenge and Selection : The tool I used is Visualization . It is to achieve a successful implementation of mid day meal scheme in a remote part of village . Mid Day Meal Scheme is one of the country 's flagships feeding scheme initiated to improve the nutritional and educational status of the vulnerable children . The Mid Day Meal Scheme is based on a set of broad principles such as the meal should only be a supplement to the home diet , it should meet at least one - third and half of the total energy and protein requirement ; use of locally available foods , frequent change in the menu to avoid monotony , and employment of the standard practices of cooking to avoid loss of nutrients during the process of cooking . I have used the technique of " Citizen report card " which is a tool for participatory evaluation survey instrument that taps information on users ’ awareness , access to , and satisfaction with publicly provided services . It contains information about the key constraints the poor face in assessing public services , their views about the quality of services , and their experiences in interacting with public officials . 2 ) Application : The process is started by field visits to the village taken into consideration and also to define the scope of the study and identify the key issues faced by primary school students . After data collection is completed ranging from age group of students to the food availability and also the locally grown and easily available fruits and vegetables is done . Along with the nutrition experts , the best possible balanced diet is being evaluated . Before moving on to the activity part , An awareness campaign is held in order to achieve complete cooperation of the parents and to make them understand the importance of a balanced diet . After getting approval from the school management and the local authorities , for a section of students or for a particular school feedback is taken into the account from the indigenous people and elders on the food habits being followed until now and about the one that 's going to be followed in future . After a sample delivery of food is being delivered and completion of the mock campaign , there arises a need of another feedback and queries from the students as well as their parents on the scheme . Secondly , one needs to involve the community , especially mother 's both in the process of cooking and feeding . The idea of care as opposed to the idea of dole has to be revived . The opinions are gathered and regularity and frequency of meals and the quality and hygiene factors are discussed . 3 ) Approach and Insight : With successful implementation in other schools , we can come to a conclusion that a mid day meal is an important instrument for combating classroom hunger and promoting better learning . A hungry child is a poor learner lacking in concentration . Some of the valuable aspects being observed from this are that it could serve the important purpose of improving school enrollment and attendance especially in case of the girls and thus contributing to gender equality . With this , it will be easier for parents to persuade their children to go to school and for teachers to retain children in the classrooms . It could foster sound social behavior among children and dispel feelings of difference between various castes . The success of this program will spurs such campaigns in different regions too depending on the area , the scheme can be optimized accordingly .