midday meal scheme
Worm-Infested Rice Discovered in Karnataka's School Midday Meal Program Raises Health Concerns
Dec 15, 2025 03:16 pm CST
An alarming discovery of worm-infested rice in Karnataka's Koppal district school meal program has raised serious concerns about food safety standards. Officials are investigating after multiple schools reported contaminated supplies, affecting over 280,000 children who depend on these meals daily. Parents demand immediate district-wide inspections while authorities promise corrective measures to ensure student health and safety.
Madhya Pradesh School Children Receive Steel Plates for Midday Meals Following NDTV Investigation
Nov 09, 2025 12:42 am CST
Following an NDTV report exposing students at Hullpur Government School in Sheopur being served midday meals on waste paper, district authorities took swift action to provide proper steel plates. The investigation prompted reactions from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and resulted in administrative measures including suspension of the school in-charge and cancellation of the self-help group's contract. This case highlights ongoing challenges in India's midday meal scheme implementation and accountability systems.