PCMC to Probe Allegations of Insects in School Mid-Day Meal
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced an investigation into allegations that insects were found in mid-day meals served at a civic-run school in Kharalwadi, Pune. The controversy emerged after activist Sagar Charan forwarded a complaint and photographic evidence from a parent to Municipal Commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi. Parent Azamuddin Ansari stated his son felt uneasy and nauseous after consuming the meal, during which he reportedly spotted the insects. Despite the complaint, PCMC Education Officer Sangeeta Bangar denied the incident occurred, claiming no formal complaints were received from parents and that staff verification yielded no issues. School Principal Raziya Shaikh also refuted the allegations. The mid-day meal program for the 100 PCMC schools is managed by ISKCON and various self-help groups, with payments processed by the Pune Zilla Parishad. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mamata Sudhakar Shinde confirmed that authorities would investigate the matter due to the formal complaint lodged by the activist. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety and hygiene standards in public educational institutions within the region.
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PCMC to Probe Allegations of Insects in School Mid-Day Meal
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced an investigation into allegations that insects were found in mid-day meals served at a civic-run school in Kharalwadi, Pune. The controversy emerged after activist Sagar Charan forwarded a complaint and photographic evidence from a parent to Municipal Commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi. Parent Azamuddin Ansari stated his son felt uneasy and nauseous after consuming the meal, during which he reportedly spotted the insects. Despite the complaint, PCMC Education Officer Sangeeta Bangar denied the incident occurred, claiming no formal complaints were received from parents and that staff verification yielded no issues. School Principal Raziya Shaikh also refuted the allegations. The mid-day meal program for the 100 PCMC schools is managed by ISKCON and various self-help groups, with payments processed by the Pune Zilla Parishad. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mamata Sudhakar Shinde confirmed that authorities would investigate the matter due to the formal complaint lodged by the activist. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety and hygiene standards in public educational institutions within the region.
The Indian Express