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Kota Schools Affected by Mid-Day Meal Scam, Foodgrain Worth Rs 1 Crore Missing
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What Happened?
In Kota, Rajasthan, over 3,000 quintals of wheat and rice allocated for the mid-day meal scheme are reportedly missing. An investigation points to irregularities by a Gujarat-based contractor.
Key points
- 3,213 quintals of wheat and rice are missing, valued at Rs 81 lakh at government rates.
- The foodgrain was collected from a government warehouse between July 14 and July 21, 2026.
- Bhairavnath Roadways was responsible for transporting the foodgrain to schools.
- Complaints about shortages in foodgrain supplies led to an investigation by the Education Department.
- Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Key insights
- The missing foodgrain could impact the nutritional support provided to schoolchildren.
- This case may lead to stricter oversight of food supply contracts in educational programs.
- The investigation highlights potential vulnerabilities in the mid-day meal scheme's logistics.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about the integrity of food supply systems for schoolchildren.
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Kota· CityBhairavnath Roadways· CompanyRajasthan· StateNational Nutrition Support Programme· Program
Source
India Today
