Mid-Day Meal Blunder: 34 Bihar Children Hospitalised After Detergent Mix-Up
What Happened
Thirty-four students in Bihar's Nalanda district fell ill after detergent powder was allegedly served instead of salt during a mid-day meal. Officials said all affected children are stable and out of danger, while an investigation is underway.
Key Takeaways
A kitchen mix-up in a Bihar school's mid-day meal programme left dozens of children hospitalized, raising fresh concerns about food safety and supervision in government-run school meals.