Students served mid-day meal on notebook pages at Madhya Pradesh govt school
India Today
On Republic Day, children at a Maihar government school in Madhya Pradesh were served food on torn paper. Authorities launched an investigation, holding the principal and midday meal supervisors accountable. The administration assured disciplinary action and steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
On Republic Day, children at the Government High School Bhatgawan in Maihar, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh were served food on torn pages from old notebooks and school books instead of proper plates.
A 13-second video and accompanying photographs of the incident went viral, drawing sharp criticism across the state. The children, sitting on the ground under the open sky in cold weather, were served puri and halwa directly on ink-stained paper.
The incident has sparked questions about the midday meal programme and the safety and dignity of children.
Experts warn that the printing ink in books contains toxic chemicals, which can mix with hot food and cause serious health issues, including digestive problems and long-term risks such as cancer.
Children were forced to eat on torn notebook pages, compromising hygiene and health.
No plates or leaf plates were provided, and students had to sit on the ground.
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