Tag: midday meal

Central team to review midday meal execution

There were reports of school kids falling sick after consuming contaminated meals

January 15, 2023

The Hungry Child~II

Around 10 to 12 per cent children who study in private schools especially in urban areas, are not covered under the MDM/ PM Poshan.

July 2, 2022

Child dies after falling in midday meal’s boiling pot in UP school

The deceased child's family has alleged that the cook had earphones plugged in and did not pay attention to the children who were playing dangerously close near the stove.

February 4, 2020

Students of Uttar Pradesh govt primary school served salt and roti under mid-day meal scheme

The Uttar Pradesh government's spokesman said that it is providing midday meals in over 1.5 lakh primary and middle schools across the state.

August 23, 2019

Dead rat in Delhi school midday meal, 9 students hospitalised

A dead rat was found in a midday meal served at a government school in south Delhi on Thursday, following which at least nine students who consumed the food were hospitalised. All of them were said to be out of danger. According to government officials, the rodent was found at the Government Boys Senior Secondary...

February 16, 2017