Centre Addresses Andhra Pradesh School Food Poisoning: State Responsibility and Safety Measures Implemented

Dec 01, 2025 09:59 pm CST

The Centre has acknowledged food and water contamination incidents in Andhra Pradesh government school hostels, prompting special inspections. While the PM-POSHAN scheme provides safety guidelines, daily administration remains the state's responsibility. Andhra Pradesh has issued new SOPs for hostel safety, and FSSAI has provided additional resources to prevent future incidents. States are urged to strictly comply with existing guidelines to ensure student safety.