Teachers’ body seeks increase in rice allocation under mid-day meal scheme in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association has requested an increase in rice allocations for the mid-day meal scheme. They argue that current portions are insufficient for students, despite the improved quality and menu variety.
Why it matters
This highlights the logistical challenges of maintaining public welfare programs and ensuring adequate nutrition for school children.
Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association (APPTA) have urged the authorities concerned to increase the quantity of rice allocated to each student under the mid-day meal scheme.
In a letter addressed to Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao, the association’s State president, K. Prakash Rao, and general secretary M.G. Mehdi said the existing allocation of rice was inadequate.
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