For more than two decades, India’s Midday Meal Scheme has grown into the largest nutrition program for school children anywhere in the world. It has not only improved the health of millions of students but also encouraged them to continue their studies. Added to this are scholarships and better facilities in classrooms, which together have helped reduce school dropout numbers by almost half in just the last two years. Beyond education, India’s quiet push for environmental protection has increased forest cover and strengthened conservation efforts. From long term reforms to quick action during crises like the pandemic, well crafted policies continue to shape the daily lives of millions of Indians.
