Page 18 - Volt Elevate The World Around Us Book 4

Midday Meals in Schools

In most government and government-aided schools,
lunch is provided to the students free of cost. This is
called midday meal. This scheme was started by the

Government of India to provide healthy meals to
children who come from poor families.
school children having midday meal
Action Station at school

Plan a menu for a midday meal at a school. Add items from all the food groups to ensure a
nutritious meal for the children.

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Community Events for the Environment

The people in a community celebrate many events
together to take care of our planet. These events help
us understand the importance of protecting nature and

encourage everyone to work together. Van Mahotsav is
one such event. It is celebrated in the first week of July

every year in India. During this period, people plant
trees in schools, parks and along the roads in a
neighbourhood. The objective of celebrating this event Van Mahotsav

is to remind ourselves that trees give us clean air, food,
shade and shelter. We should always remember that planting more trees helps make

our environment green and healthy.
Another important event to celebrate as a community is the World Environment Day.

It is celebrated on June 5 every year. On this day, people come together to clean their
surroundings, reduce plastic use and learn about saving nature. Schools, offices and local

groups organise drawing competitions,
rallies and cleanliness drives to spread the
awareness of protecting the environment.

Children also take part in planting saplings
and making posters, while adults take

part in taking proper initiatives to protect World Environment Day Earth Hour
nature.

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