Karnataka govt to provide mid-day meals during summer vacation

In response to the prevailing severe drought conditions across the state, the School Education Department has undertaken a crucial initiative to provide mid-day meals to students of government and aided schools throughout the summer vacation period. This decision aims to ensure that students do not suffer from hunger during the extended break, spanning 41 days.

From April 11 to May 28, excluding Sundays, students in government and aided schools across 223 taluks of the state will receive hot meals between 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. Notably, in districts with elevated temperatures such as Bidar and Raichur, the distribution of hot meals will commence earlier, from 10 am to 11:30 am.

To streamline the distribution process, the school with the highest student enrollment in villages with multiple schools will serve as the designated hot meal centre. Students from nearby junior primary, senior, and high schools within a radius of 1-2 km will be directed to this central location for their mid-day meal.