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In this article, Tithi Bhojan Scheme under Mid-day Meal is given here, in which concept of Tithi Bhojan, Community Participate, State adoption of this scheme, need of Tithi Bhojan Scheme and Guideline to Food safety to health and hygiene is given here.

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Tithi Bhojan Kya Hai?

The Union minister, ministry of human resources development, Government of India sent letter to all the states and UTs to encourage the concepts of Tithi Bhojan Scheme on 29th November, 2014.
The Concept of “Tithi Bhojan”, a community participation programme was initiated by the State Government of Gujarat in Mid-day meal programme by relying on the traditional practice of providing food to large number of people on special occasions

Community people provide nutritious and healthy food to the children as an additional food item or full meal on such special occasions / festivals.
The community contribute either a complete full meal or contribute food item in the forms of sweets, namkeens, fruits or sprouts etc. as an additional item. The Tithi Bhojan is only supplements or complements Mid Day Meal.

Which state implemented Tithi Bhojan?

Food item to be provided to children may be full meal or an additional item.
Food articles provided to children should be as per food habits of children
Full meal: Combination of cereal, pulse and vegetable
Fruit, milk, sweets, eggs, biscuits, halwa, Chikki (Groundnut and jaggery), sprouts etc. as an addition item.
Seasonal food should be selected as they are nutritious and cost effective.
Donations may be accepted such as water filters, water coolers, fans etc.
Other items like plates, glasses, spoons, water filters, food processors, school bags, soaps, liquid hand wash may be provided as per children need.
Cash / Cheque donations are not accepted in Gujarat and other states / UTs.

Fresh prepared food items may be provided to children. The expiry date should be checked for packed food
Food item should contain adequate nutrients and should be palatable, hygienic and operational feasible
Vegetables, fruits and perishable food should be selected fresh for consumption
Perishable food should not be stored in plastic bags as these get spoilt quickly due to lack of transpirations.
Containers used for serving of meal should be made of non – toxic materials