Food for thought: Is Delhi's midday meal nutritious enough?

A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. Concerns include hygiene, serving portions, and menu variety for students. The PM Poshan scheme outlines nutritional entitlements for primary and upper primary students. Budget limitations influence menu planning, affecting the inclusion of items like eggs. Teachers and parents debate whether the promised nutrition reaches every child's plate.

By ISHITA JAIRATH AND MEGHNA DHULIA