The Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a revised Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Menu for students studying in government schools. The updated menu is planned zone-wise to reflect the food preferences, local eating habits, and nutritional needs of children across different regions of the state.
The revised AP Mid-Day Meal Menu includes rice-based dishes, vegetables, dal, eggs, chikki, ragi java, and sweet pongal on different school days. Schools will follow the menu allocated to their respective zone after the Sankranti holidays.
Andhra Pradesh government schools are divided into four zones for implementation of the revised mid-day meal menu:
| Zone | Districts Covered |
|---|
| Zone 1 | Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam |
| Zone 2 | East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna |
| Zone 3 | Guntur, Nellore and Prakasam |
| Zone 4 | Chittoor, Kurnool, Kadapa and Anantapur |
The weekly school lunch menu may vary by zone, allowing meals to better suit local tastes while maintaining a focus on nutrition.
AP Mid-Day Meal Menu 2025 – Zone 1
Districts: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam
| Day | Revised Mid-Day Meal Menu |
|---|
| Monday | White rice, akura pappu, boiled egg and chikki |
| Tuesday | White rice, egg curry, rasam and ragi java |
| Wednesday | Vegetable pulao, aloo kurma, boiled egg and chikki |
| Thursday | White rice, sambar, egg curry and ragi java |
| Friday | Tamarind rice, gongura or vegetable chutney, boiled egg and chikki |
| Saturday | White rice, vegetable curry, rasam, ragi java and sweet pongal |
Zone 1 students receive a combination of rice, dal, vegetables, eggs, millet-based ragi java, and energy-rich chikki during the school week.
AP Mid-Day Meal Menu 2025 – Zone 2
Districts: East Godavari, West Godavari and Krishna
| Day | Revised Mid-Day Meal Menu |
|---|
| Monday | White rice, green leafy dal and boiled egg |
| Tuesday | Biryani or vegetable pulao, vegetable chutney and egg curry |
| Wednesday | Tamarind or lemon rice, white rice, egg fry and mixed vegetable curry |
| Thursday | White rice, vegetable or green-leaf sambar and boiled egg |
| Friday | Green leafy rice or white rice, egg fry and mixed vegetable curry |
| Saturday | White rice, rasam, any vegetable curry and sweet pongal |
The Zone 2 menu includes leafy vegetables, dal, eggs, rice varieties, and vegetable curries to provide children with a varied weekly meal plan.
AP Mid-Day Meal Menu 2025 – Zone 3
Districts: Guntur, Nellore and Prakasam
| Day | Revised Mid-Day Meal Menu |
|---|
| Monday | White rice, vegetable sambar, egg fry and chikki |
| Tuesday | Tamarind or lemon rice, tomato or pudina chutney, fried egg and ragi java |
| Wednesday | White rice, mixed vegetable curry with at least four vegetables, egg fry and chikki |
| Thursday | Vegetable rice or pulao, aloo kurma, boiled egg and ragi java |
| Friday | White rice, egg curry and chikki |
| Saturday | White rice, tomato pappu or pappu charu, sweet pongal and ragi java |
For Zone 3, the revised school meal plan emphasizes mixed vegetables, egg-based dishes, tomato pappu, ragi java, and traditional rice preparations.
AP Mid-Day Meal Menu 2025 – Zone 4
Districts: Chittoor, Kurnool, Kadapa and Anantapur
| Day | Revised Mid-Day Meal Menu |
|---|
| Monday | White rice, vegetable curry, egg and chikki |
| Tuesday | Pulagam, groundnut chutney or tamarind rice, egg with salt and chilli powder, and ragi java |
| Wednesday | White rice, vegetable sambar, egg and chikki |
| Thursday | Vegetable rice, egg curry and ragi java |
| Friday | White rice, leafy dal, boiled egg and chikki |
| Saturday | White rice, kandi pappu charu, bellam pongali and ragi java |
The Zone 4 menu contains familiar Rayalaseema-style food items such as pulagam, groundnut chutney, kandi pappu charu, and bellam pongali, along with eggs and ragi java.
Key Features of the Revised Menu
The revised AP school mid-day meal menu has been designed with several practical goals:
- To provide meals suited to local food habits in different Andhra Pradesh regions.
- To include protein-rich eggs regularly in the weekly school menu.
- To add vegetables, leafy greens, dal, sambar, and rasam for dietary variety.
- To provide ragi java, which is a millet-based drink commonly included in school nutrition programmes.
- To include chikki and sweet pongal on selected days.
- To offer regionally familiar preparations such as pulagam, tamarind rice, lemon rice, vegetable pulao, and leafy dal.
Tuesday Menu Choice
Tuesday is notable in the revised programme because schools may have two menu options. One option can be selected based on students’ preferences, subject to the applicable zone-wise guidelines.
Important Note for Schools
Headmasters, teachers, mid-day meal organisers, and school staff should follow the menu prescribed for their district zone. The exact operational dates, food quantities, procurement procedures, and implementation instructions should be verified through the latest official orders or communications issued by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AP revised mid-day meal menu?
It is the updated weekly school lunch menu under the Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal programme for students in Andhra Pradesh government schools. It is organised zone-wise according to regional food preferences and nutritional considerations.
Which districts come under Zone 3?
Zone 3 includes Guntur, Nellore and Prakasam districts.
Is egg included in the AP mid-day meal menu?
Yes. Eggs are included throughout the week in different forms, including boiled egg, egg fry, and egg curry, depending on the zone and day.
What is included on Saturdays?
Saturday meals differ by zone but generally include white rice, dal or rasam, vegetable preparations, ragi java, sweet pongal, or bellam pongali.
Does every district follow the same menu?
No. The revised menu is divided into four zones, and each zone has its own weekly menu based on local food habits and regional preferences.