Bihar govt. school principal caught on camera stealing eggs meant to be served to students
The Hindu
Principal caught stealing eggs for school children faces disciplinary action after viral video prompts investigation in Bihar.
In Vaishali district of Bihar, the principal of a government school has been caught in the act of stealing eggs meant for school children under the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme. After a video of him stealing the eggs went viral on social media, the education department conducted a probe into the incident and found that it was correct. The incident took place on December 13.
The education department has now issued a show-cause notice to the principal Suresh Sahani on Tuesday, asking him to explain his side within 48 hours or else face disciplinary action.
The District Education Officer (DEO) of Vaishali district Birendra Narayan told The Hindu that an explanation has been sought from the principal. “We have probed into the incident and it has been found to be true. After this, I sent a letter seeking his response or else disciplinary action, like suspension, would be taken against him,” Mr. Narayan said.
Children up to class 8 study in the middle school, located in Rikhar village of Lalganj sub-division, around 48 km from State capital Patna. In the purported video, Mr. Sahani is found taking the eggs in a carry bag when the van filled with the MDM (Mid-Day-Meal) arrives the school premises.
In the probe report, it is mentioned that Mr. Sahani has tried to tarnish the image of the department while embezzling government resources and adversely affecting the students’ health.
As per the MDM scheme, school children are served meals six days a week and every Friday, they are given one boiled egg each in the meal. Sweet lime is also served to those who do not eat mangoes. As part of the plan to eradicate malnutrition, anaemia, and protein deficiency in children, eggs are served for quality protein, vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Villagers protested against the principal demanding action against him, after the video came to light. They said that the eggs are meant for the children’s nutrition and it was not appropriate of the principal to take them away.
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