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Mid-Day Meal Probe: School Education Dept Demands Strict Reports, No More Perfunctory Investigations!
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News18•26-09-2026, 12:57
Mid-Day Meal Probe: School Education Dept Demands Strict Reports, No More Perfunctory Investigations!
- •The state is taking a tough stance on investigating complaints about the Mid-Day Meal.
- •The School Education Department has outlined a specific 'Standard Report Format' for districts.
- •Previous investigations often lacked specific answers and were incomplete; this will no longer be accepted.
- •If a complaint is proven, documentation of action taken against the responsible person or officer must be provided.
- •For serious allegations like embezzlement, reporting on FIRs and departmental action is mandatory.
Key Questions Answered
The School Education Department instructed districts to use a uniform 'Standard Report Format' for investigating Mid-Day Meal complaints to prevent perfunctory and inconclusive reporting.
The new directive requires investigators to match the school's name, total student count, the number of Mid-Day Meal recipients over the last 7 days, and attendance register data.
If serious allegations like financial irregularities or embezzlement are proven, reports must specify whether an FIR has been filed and if departmental action has been initiated or recommended.
