Children fall ill in India 'after dead snake found in school meal'
Summary
Over 100 children in Mokama, India, fell sick after eating a school meal where a dead snake was reportedly found. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is looking into this case.Key Facts
- India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is investigating an incident where more than 100 children got sick.
- The incident happened after a dead snake was allegedly found in the school meal.
- Despite the snake, the meal was still served to approximately 500 children in Mokama, Bihar state, eastern India.
- When the children began to get sick, local people protested by blocking a road.
- NHRC is demanding a detailed report within two weeks from top state officials, which must include the health condition of the affected children.
- In 1925, India started serving free school meals, known as Mid-Day Meal, to support children from poor families.
- This scheme has been beneficial in fighting hunger and increasing school attendance, however, complaints about poor food hygiene have been raised.
- In 2013, in Bihar state, 23 schoolchildren died because of poisoned food. This food had high levels of toxic pesticides.
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