Centre has taken serious note of the recent media reports about a lizard found in the Upma at Telangana Model School. In a social media post, the Union Education Ministry said, the State Government under its own scheme provides breakfast to Model Schools and is not covered under the PM POSHAN Scheme.
It said, the State Government of Telangana has informed that this incident has happened in the Hostel of Model School of Telangana Government. The Ministry said, the State Government has also informed that they have taken serious action against the concerned officials. The Ministry reiterated that the PM POSHAN Scheme provides hot cooked midday meals in schools and all the States and UTs have been advised to take appropriate steps to ensure safety norms and provide properly cooked food for the students.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
