Patna: 70 students fell ill without eating a midday meal in a government school in Madhepura. The incident took place in Girls Higher Secondary School. The children complained of vomiting and diarrhea a few hours without eating the food. The school wardship immediately took the children to the hospital, where their treatment was started. It is stuff said that most of the children are fine now. While the condition of some is said to be critical. Without this incident, questions have then been raised on the quality of midday meals provided in the schools of the state.
What was there to eat in the midday meal?
Rice and pulses were given to the children in the midday meal. While some children moreover ate vegetables. Initially there were complaints of a bad smell in rice. The wardship said that the matter is under investigation. Supplies samples have moreover been taken.
How is the condition of the children?
70 students have been unauthentic in this matter. Most of them are between 6 and 12 years old. Vomiting, diarrhea and stomach yearn occurred. He was admitted to Sadar Hospital, where doctors started his treatment. Now 50 children have recovered and returned home, while 20 are still under observation.
What whoopee did the wardship take?
DM has ordered an investigation into the matter. Questions are stuff raised on the supplies preparation agency. Investigation of the school kitchen has been started. Midday meal supply banned. Old material will not be used until remoter orders.
What is the reaction of the parents?
The parents of the children are angry. Many parents reached the school and sought answers from the administration. At the same time, some family members staged a protest. Questions are stuff raised by parents well-nigh the safety of children.
Have such incidents happened surpassing in the midday meal?
Such incidents have happened many times in Bihar regarding midday meals. In most such cases, poor material or lack of cleanliness is said to be the reason. The government conducted an investigation older also. Now the strictness has been increased.
What did the district wardship say?
DM said that the matter is under investigation. If found guilty, whoopee will be taken. He said that all the children are stuff given self-ruling treatment. He personal that cleanliness will be increased in schools. Also, midday meal quality will be checked.
Why is this incident serious?
A midday meal is mandatory in government schools. Poor children depend on this. Bad supplies increases health risks. This breaks the trust of parents. Questions are stuff raised on the Bihar government. Now the investigation report is awaited. Many children are recovering. The wardship has unpreventable that vigilance has been increased in schools.
