NHRC Takes Cognizance of Mid-Day Meal Illness Case in Bihar

NHRC took suo motu cognizance of reports that students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal in Bihar’s Nalanda district.

NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a media report about students falling ill after consuming mid-day meal in Nalanda district, Bihar. The case is linked to child welfare, school nutrition and safety in public welfare delivery. The Mid-Day Meal scheme is an important intervention for nutrition and school attendance. The update is useful for governance and welfare scheme monitoring.