midday meal

Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0
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- August 4, 2025
Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local
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Stale Rice in Midday Meal Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
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- July 19, 2025
Overview A food safety scare erupted at Chendamangalam Government LP School near Kochi in Kerala after staff served rice suspected to be stale during Tuesday’s midday meal. Several children developed stomach discomfort and went to hospitals for treatment. Parents inspected the school’s rice stock on Wednesday and discovered insects and maggots in the stored sacks.
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Dead Snake in Midday Meal Sickens Over 100 Students 0
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- May 3, 2025
Report India’s Midday Meal Scheme, designed to nourish millions of school children, aims to combat malnutrition and improve learning outcomes. Experts have consistently emphasised how balanced meals support both physical and cognitive development in growing kids. But in a disturbing turn of events, over 100 students in Mokama, Bihar, fell sick after eating their midday
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