The Gujarat Education Department has announced a significant update in the mid-day meal program, impacting nearly 3.85 million students across the state. Under the revised plan, traditional sukhdi will be discontinued and replaced with nutritious millet-based (Shri Anna) sukhdi, aligning with the Fit India Movement to promote healthier eating habits among children.
- Regular sukhdi removed from the menu
- Millet (Shri Anna) sukhdi introduced as a healthier alternative
- Part of reforms under the Chief Minister’s breakfast (Alpahar) scheme
- Focus on nutrition, protein intake, and balanced diet
New Weekly Menu for Students
| Day | Dish Name | Main Ingredients |
| Monday | Moong Chaat | Moong, tomato, onion |
| Tuesday | Vegetable Poha | Poha, peanuts, potato, beetroot |
| Wednesday | Mixed Pulses Chaat | Chickpeas, moong, moth, cowpeas |
| Thursday | Millet (Shri Anna) Sukhdi | Millet flour, jaggery, peanuts |
| Friday | Vegetable Upma | Semolina, peanuts, mixed vegetables |
| Saturday | Vegetable Poha | Poha, peanuts, vegetables |
This decision emphasizes better nutrition, local grains (millets), and healthier food habits among school children, while supporting India’s push toward millet consumption.
