The Parliamentary Standing Committee highlighted concerns over the implementation of the PM-POSHAN scheme, previously known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. The panel observed that the programme has not been fully executed in West Bengal over the past two years.

PM POSHAN under scrutiny: Why are eggs, fruits disappearing from India's mid-day meals? WION explains

Ruckus was created at a government school in the Araria district of India's Bihar after a snake was found in the mid-day meal served to the children on Saturday.

Many students fall sick after snake found in Bihar school's mid-day meal

The mid-day meal scheme under which nutritious meals are served to children at government-run schools has been one of the biggest success stories for India in the education sector. But now the government in Maharashtra has brought in new rules which many fear can jeopardize this scheme.

No mid-day meal without Aadhaar Card in Maharashtra soon