Two officials of Bhadrachalam’s Tribal Welfare Gurukul Girls’ College were suspended after worms were found in khichdi served to students. The incident sparked a protest by 600 students. Authorities blamed old rice stock and promised corrective steps
Despite promises of quality meals and student-involved mess committees, food-related illnesses continue in Telangana’s government residential schools. Recent incidents in Nalgonda and Vikarabad highlight poor enforcement, prompting criticism from parents and student unions over the government’s inaction.
Students from Primary School, Chennaram village under CM A Revanth Reddy’s constituency protested saying that they were being served with poor quality rice and dal and half-cooked food.
Kova Lakshmi expressed concern over instances of food poisoning at regular instances. She instructed officials to take steps to provide quality food cooked in hygienic conditions and education.
