Several Bihar children fell ill as detergent served instead of salt.
At least 34 children in a Bihar school fell ill after being served detergent instead of salt during a midday meal. Local officials have launched an investigation into the incident at the Parsa Middle School.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical safety and oversight failures in government-run school nutrition programs.
At least 34 children fell ill after detergent powder was allegedly served instead of salt in a midday meal at Parsa Middle School in Bihar’s Nalanda district. The children were taken to hospital, while officials ordered an investigation into the incident.
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