UDISE+ tracks mid-day meal data through its Student Facilities (SF) module, not a separate MDM system — schools record meal, textbook, and scholarship coverage there, and it directly determines PM POSHAN funding. Getting this module wrong means delayed or short meal-scheme funds for the school.
Key Takeaways
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where MDM data lives | Student Facilities (SF) module inside UDISE+, not a standalone MDM portal |
| What SF module covers | Mid-day meals, textbooks, uniforms, scholarships |
| Funding link | PM POSHAN funds are released based on the student count in the “Completed” SF module |
| Kitchen infrastructure | Reported separately, under the School Profile’s Infrastructure module |
| Access point | udiseplus.gov.in → Login for All Modules → select state |
Where Mid-Day Meal Data Actually Lives in UDISE+
There’s no dedicated “MDM module” by that name inside UDISE+. Mid-day meal coverage is recorded as part of the Student Facilities (SF) module, alongside textbook distribution, uniform coverage, and scholarship data. Schools mark which facilities each student receives, and mid-day meals are one line item within that broader facilities record.
This module sits within the same system used for student data entry, so schools already working through student records will find the SF section as part of the same workflow rather than a separate login or process.
How This Connects to PM POSHAN Funding
PM POSHAN, the central government’s mid-day meal scheme, releases funding based on the exact student count reported through the SF module — specifically once that module shows a “Completed” status. An incomplete or delayed SF module submission directly delays the school’s meal-scheme funds, since the disbursement calculation depends on this data being finalized.
Mid-Day Meal Kitchens vs. Mid-Day Meal Data: Two Different Modules
Schools sometimes conflate two separate things: the physical mid-day meal kitchen (a facility) and mid-day meal coverage (a per-student data point). These are reported in different places.
| What You’re Reporting | Where It Goes |
|---|---|
| Whether a student receives a mid-day meal | Student Facilities (SF) module |
| Whether the school has a kitchen shed or cooking facility | Infrastructure module, part of the School Profile |
| Drinking water, toilets, electricity near the kitchen area | Infrastructure module |
For the full walkthrough on reporting physical facilities, see the Infrastructure Module guide.
How to Access and Complete the SF Module
1. Log In Through the All-Modules Portal
Go to udiseplus.gov.in, click “Login for All Modules,” select your state, and proceed to the school-level dashboard.
2. Open the Student Facilities Section
Within the student data entry workflow, locate the Student Facilities (SF) tab alongside enrollment and profile details.
3. Mark Mid-Day Meal Coverage Per Student
Update the mid-day meal field for each enrolled student, along with textbook and uniform coverage where applicable.
4. Submit and Confirm “Completed” Status
The module must show as fully completed, not just saved as a draft, for the data to count toward PM POSHAN’s funding calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate UDISE+ MDM login?
No. Mid-day meal data is entered through the Student Facilities (SF) module inside the regular UDISE+ student data entry workflow, not a separate portal.
How does UDISE+ affect mid-day meal funding?
PM POSHAN releases mid-day meal funding based on the student count reported in the SF module once it shows “Completed” status. Incomplete data delays fund release.
Where do I report the mid-day meal kitchen itself?
Physical kitchen facilities are reported under the Infrastructure module within the School Profile, separate from the per-student SF module.
What else does the Student Facilities module cover besides meals?
It also covers textbook distribution, uniforms, and scholarship coverage for each student.
Does PM POSHAN cover private schools too?
No. PM POSHAN currently covers government and government-aided schools. Private unaided schools are not part of the mid-day meal scheme, so their UDISE+ Student Facilities data isn’t used for PM POSHAN funding calculations.
Conclusion
Mid-day meal reporting in UDISE+ isn’t a separate system — it’s a section within the Student Facilities module, tied directly to PM POSHAN funding through the student count schools confirm there. Keeping this module fully completed, and reporting kitchen infrastructure separately through the Infrastructure module, avoids the funding delays that come from incomplete data.
