India is one of the largest countries in the world. It has a population of 1.4 billion and immense diversity in geography, religion, caste, socioeconomic status, etc., making implementing social welfare programmes challenging. This makes a strong case for adopting the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the social sector. The government can implement these initiatives with the NGOs pitching in with their expertise in resource mobilisation to add to their efficiency. In fact, the government has even made provisions for the participation of private entities and NGOs in addressing socioeconomic issues and contributing to the larger goal of nation-building. An apt example is the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, now rechristened as the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan. As per the Revised Guidelines 2017 for engagement of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)/Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in Mid-Day Meal Scheme, NGOs can be engaged to supply cooked meals to children in schools in urban areas or in...