Mid Day Meal Poisoning: A routine breakfast turned into a medical emergency for 92 tribal children at a government ashram hostel in Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram district. Soon after consuming the meal, the children’s health began to deteriorate, prompting authorities to rush them to nearby hospitals. In response to the incident, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday ordered a detailed inquiry into the suspected food-poisoning case.
The incident occurred on Saturday at the ashram boys’ hostel in Devarapalli village of Rampachodavaram Mandal, raising serious concerns over food safety and monitoring in government-run institutions.
A similar scare unfolded in Bihar, where more than 70 students fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at the upgraded middle school in Karu Tola Sahugarh under the Sadar block area. The twin incidents have once again exposed alarming lapses in the implementation and oversight of school nutrition programmes.
Mid Day Meal Poisoning: Strict action to be taken against culprits
The Chief Minister directed officials to submit a report by Monday and made it clear that strict action would be taken against those found responsible for negligence. On Sunday, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with officials from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and other departments and issued necessary instructions.
Andhra Pradesh News: How did the condition of students deteriorate?
Officials informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that 92 students from the Devarapalli Ashram Boys Hostel in Rampachodavaram exhibited symptoms including vomiting, stomach pain, fever, and diarrhea, and were promptly admitted to hospitals in Maridumilli and Rampachodavaram.
According to officials, the students began experiencing discomfort shortly after having breakfast on Saturday morning and were immediately taken for medical treatment. They confirmed that all students are now in stable condition.
Bihar Karu Tola Sahugarh Incident: Over 70 students fell ill
More than 70 students suddenly fell ill after eating the mid-day meal at the upgraded middle school, Karu Tola Sahugarh, in the Sadar area. Parents and locals rushed dozens of children to the hospital. Parents who arrived at the hospital’s emergency ward to have their children admitted were devastated.
After regaining consciousness, the children told that a dead lizard had fallen into the khichdi vessel, and shortly after eating the food, we started vomiting, having stomach ache and feeling nervous.
Sadar Hospital Treatment: A girl’s condition is critical
The sudden influx of over 70 students at Sadar Hospital put considerable pressure on the facility. As the children’s health worsened, large crowds of anxious relatives gathered at the hospital, creating a chaotic situation. However, the hospital administration and medical team managed the situation efficiently. All affected children were admitted for treatment, and doctors have confirmed that most students are now stable. One girl, however, remains in critical condition and is receiving intensive care under close medical supervision.
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