Who among the following political leaders introduced mid-day meal scheme for school children?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → K. Kamaraj
K. Kamaraj (1903-1975): Freedom fighter and Congress President; Chief Minister of Madras (Tamil Nadu); having suffered educational deprivation, made efforts to spread education in Madras province; introduced mid-day meal scheme for schoolchildren; in 1963 he proposed that all senior Congressmen should resign from office to make way for younger party workers—this proposal is famous as the ‘Kamaraj plan.’