India School Lunch Contaminated with Snake Sickens Over 100 Children
Over 100 children in Bihar, India, fell ill after consuming a school lunch containing a dead snake, prompting an investigation by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The incident, occurring at a government-run school in Mokama, resulted in protests from families and road blockages. The NHRC demanded a detailed report on the children’s health and the incident, citing potential human rights violations. This follows a 2013 tragedy in Bihar where contaminated food caused 23 deaths, highlighting ongoing concerns about food safety in India’s school lunch program. The Mid-Day Meal program, while intended to improve school attendance, has a history of hygiene issues.
John Q. Hosedrinker