Tentulikhunti: Allegations of irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme have surfaced in schools under Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district. people suggest that in some schools, including Anchalaguda and Gumma, the actual number of students consuming mid-day meals is lower than recorded. However, the numbers are allegedly inflated later in official records.
It is claimed that certain teachers responsible for the scheme in the block manipulate student attendance figures on paper to misappropriate funds. Despite being aware of the issue, the Tentulikhunti block education department is accused of remaining silent. There is growing public discussion about the need for an in-depth investigation into the matter. The district education department is being urged to take special notice and conduct an impartial inquiry.