New Delhi: In a distressing incident on Sunday, around 80 students from a district council school in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized due to food poisoning after consuming biscuits provided as part of a nutritional meal program. Dr. Babasaheb Ghughe, a medical officer at the hospital, revealed that the incident occurred early Saturday morning around 8:30 AM. After eating the biscuits, 257 students reported symptoms of food poisoning. Among them, 153 were admitted to the hospital, with some treated and discharged,” he stated in a report by India Today. Seven students in severe conditionSeven students, who exhibited severe symptoms, were transferred to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Civil Hospital for further treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the contamination, and the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of the food provided under the nutritional program.Karnataka expands egg distribution to six days a weekIn related news, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that students in government and government-aided schools will now receive eggs six days a week, as part of a partnership with the Azim Premji Foundation. This initiative expands the previous program, which provided eggs only two days a week, to all six school days.Creating good opportunities is our aspiration: CM SiddaramaiahThe Chief Minister emphasized the importance of nutrition for students mental health and educational success during the programs inauguration. “Creating opportunities for good education for the children of the poor is our aspiration,” Siddaramaiah stated, highlighting the governments commitment to improving the well-being and intellectual development of children through enhanced nutritional support.
