More than 100 children in Mokama, Bihar, have fallen ill due to reportedly consuming a school lunch that contained a dead snake, prompting an investigation by India's Human Rights Commission.
Children Hospitalized in India After Snake Found in School Lunch
Children Hospitalized in India After Snake Found in School Lunch
Investigation launched after over 100 children reported ill from tainted school meal serving.
The shocking incident has drawn significant attention, resulting in roadblocks by outraged locals, highlighting systemic issues in school meal safety protocols. The incident is a stark reminder of past food safety failures related to school lunches in India.
Authorities have mandated a detailed health report within two weeks, urging immediate improvements in food hygiene standards.
In a tragic reiteration of such incidents, the Mid-Day Meal scheme, established to alleviate hunger and support school attendance, faces scrutiny as past cases of food contamination have previously resulted in fatalities.
The incident serves as a painful reminder of the flaws in food safety measures in educational institutions across the country, which are critical for the wellbeing of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Authorities have mandated a detailed health report within two weeks, urging immediate improvements in food hygiene standards.
In a tragic reiteration of such incidents, the Mid-Day Meal scheme, established to alleviate hunger and support school attendance, faces scrutiny as past cases of food contamination have previously resulted in fatalities.
The incident serves as a painful reminder of the flaws in food safety measures in educational institutions across the country, which are critical for the wellbeing of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
