The main objective of the NP-NSPE is to provide nutritional support to primary school children in India in order to improve their health and nutritional status, and to enhance their learning ability.

The NP-NSPE was launched in 2004-05 by the Government of India.

The Ministry of Human Resource Development is responsible for the implementation of the NP-NSPE.

The key components of the NP-NSPE include the mid-day meal scheme, iron and folic acid supplementation, vitamin A supplementation, and deworming.

The target group of the NP-NSPE is primary school children in India.

As of 2019-20, approximately 120 million children are covered under the NP-NSPE.

The budget of the NP-NSPE is Rs. 12,000 crore for the year 2021-22.

The NP-NSPE has had a positive impact on the health and nutritional status of primary school children in India, leading to improved health and nutritional status, reduced incidence of anemia, reduced incidence of vitamin A deficiency, and reduced incidence of intestinal worm infestation.

The NP-NSPE has had a positive impact on the enrolment and attendance of primary school children in India, leading to increased enrolment, increased attendance, reduced dropout rate, and improved learning outcomes.

The NP-NSPE faces a number of challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, shortage of trained personnel, lack of community involvement, and limited financial resources.

The future plans for the NP-NSPE include expansion of the programme to cover more children, improvement of the quality of the programme, strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation system, and increased community involvement.

The community plays an important role in the implementation of the NP-NSPE by monitoring the implementation of the programme, providing feedback on the programme, and participating in the planning and implementation of the programme.

The government plays a crucial role in the implementation of the NP-NSPE by providing financial support for the programme, formulating policies and guidelines for the programme, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the programme.

NGOs play a significant role in the implementation of the NP-NSPE by providing technical support for the programme, mobilizing community support for the programme, and implementing the programme in remote and inaccessible areas.

The media plays a vital role in the implementation of the NP-NSPE by creating awareness about the programme, advocating for the programme, and monitoring the implementation of the programme.