The government’s decision to revise rates for the school midday meal scheme, replacing the slab system with fixed sums, has sparked protests from teachers’ organizations. Under the new scheme, primary students receive Rs. 6 and upper primary students Rs. 8.17 per meal. While the revision was initiated following demands from school headmasters, concerns have been raised that the reduced rates could exacerbate financial challenges for primary schools with fewer students. The National Teachers’ Union and Kerala Private Primary Headmasters’ Association have called for a reconsideration of the rate reduction to ensure schools remain financially stable.
Protests Emerge Over Revision of School Midday Meal Scheme Rates
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