mid day meal

Watery gravy, rotis on floor: Viral mid-day meal video gets UP headmistress suspended

August 07, 2026 2:46 pm

An FIR has been lodged against the headmistress and the cook of the school on charges of embezzlement of food material supplied by the government and indulging in corrupt practices.

Eggs or paneer: Which gives children better nutrition?

July 04, 2026 10:35 am

As schools rethink menus, nutrition experts explain why eggs remain hard to replace for growing children

Mid-day meal row: A doctor explains why the humble egg is the gold standard for protein

July 03, 2026 5:41 pm

Each food serves a distinct nutritional purpose. But from the lens of nutrition science, the egg continues to hold its place as one of the most complete and easy-to-prepare foods.

Rajasthan ACB ‘exposes’ Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam, 21 booked

January 08, 2026 12:07 pm

Preliminary investigations by the ACB revealed that officials associated with the Mid Day Meal scheme and CONFED colluded to manipulate the rules.

Material cost of mid-day meals increased from March 1

March 05, 2025 12:02 pm

For primary students, out of the Rs 6.19, Rs 3.83 will be used for expenditure on supply of food grain while Rs 2.36 will be used on expenditure on fuel and vegetables.

The relationship between nutrient intake and household expenses

March 09, 2024 10:29 am

Nationwide studies on dietary patterns that throw a light on nutrient intake should complement the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey

How to tackle malnutrition effectively

January 29, 2024 10:02 am

Government programmes to fortify staples should be supplemented with initiatives on balanced diets

Karnataka: 24 students in hospital after mid-day meal

September 14, 2023 7:36 am

The incident was reported around 3:30 pm after the students consumed their mid-day meal including chikkis (groundnut brittle), eggs and bananas as special nutrient-dense foods.

70 Delhi govt school students fall ill after ‘eating mid-day meal’

August 26, 2023 4:09 am

The Delhi government has issued a show cause notice to the midday meal provider, seeking a reply in 24 hours. An FIR was registered under the appropriate section and investigation is underway.

Bajra chapatis, khichdi may soon be on Uttar Pradesh's mid-day meal menu; know the benefits of this millet variety

May 01, 2023 4:18 pm

Rich in fibre, proteins, and essential minerals, pearl millet flour is a healthy gluten-free alternative to wheat, said DT Sushma PS, chief dietician, Jindal Naturecure Institute, Bangalore

96 Children Ill After Consuming Contaminated Mid-Day Meal

June 07, 2016 5:58 pm

17 students critical after consuming mid-day meal in Palghar

February 26, 2016 9:23 am

Palghar (Maharashtra), Feb 26 (ANI): Over 100 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal at a government-run school in Palghar district of Maharashtra. An official of the district education department Prakash Mokashi said action will be taken against the guilty. Jyoti Jadav, a student of the same school, said her stomach started aching after consuming the meal. 17 of the Kasa village primary school students are still critical.The police have sent food samples for tests to a laboratory in Mumbai.