Bihar: At Least 60 Students Fall Ill After Consuming Mid-Day Meal in Nalanda
The students began complaining of stomach aches and vomiting around two hours after the meal.
PATNA- At least 60 students of Shri Chandpur Primary School in Harnaut block, Nalanda, fell ill on Friday after consuming a mid-day meal. The students began complaining of stomach aches and vomiting around two hours after the meal.
Initial suspicions suggest that the boiled eggs served during lunch may have been the cause of the illness. Upon receiving the reports, local health officials swiftly arrived at the school and transported the affected students to Kalyan Vigha Referral Hospital for treatment.
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Dr. Jitendra Kumar Singh, who led the medical team, confirmed that the students are recovering well. According to BPM Manish Kumar, 25 students have already been discharged, while the remaining students are expected to be sent home shortly.
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District Education Officer (DEO) Rajkumar stated that an investigation is underway to determine whether the issue was caused by poor food quality or negligence in the preparation of the meal. “Food samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing, and strict action will be taken against those found responsible,” Rajkumar assured.
The education department has pledged to implement tighter monitoring processes to prevent such incidents in the future. The mid-day meal program, which plays a crucial role in providing nutritional support to school children, has faced criticism over concerns about food safety and hygiene in government schools.
In the wake of the incident, concerned parents and local residents have raised alarms over the quality of the food served in schools. Parents are demanding regular quality checks and stringent oversight to ensure that children receive safe and nutritious meals.
The district administration has taken the matter seriously, directing officials to strengthen the oversight of the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme to avoid further incidents. ( with agencies input )
