Telangana: Lizard found in breakfast at school, ‘serious action’ taken against concerned officials
5 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Lizard found in breakfast at school, ‘serious action’ taken against concerned officials

Live Mint  

The Union government has taken serious note of media reports about a lizard found in the breakfast served to students of the Telangana Model School at Ramayampet in Medak. “Concerning recent media reports about a lizard found in the Upma at Telangana Model School, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India has taken serious note of the situation,” said the Union Education Ministry in a statement. The State Government has also informed that they have taken serious action against the concerned officials,” the statement added. The statement reiterated that the PM POSHAN Scheme provides hot cooked midday meal in schools and all the states and Union Territories have been advised to take appropriate steps to ensure safety norms and provide properly cooked food for the students.

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Live Mint  

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