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Health
27 Students in Rajasthan School Hospitalized After Mid-Day Meal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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Twenty-seven pupils at a Rajasthan school fell ill with headaches, dizziness and vomiting after eating the midday meal, prompting an investigation into the food's safety.
A total of 27 students at a school in Rajasthan reported symptoms of headache, dizziness and vomiting shortly after consuming the midday meal, officials said on Thursday. The affected pupils were taken to the nearest hospital for treatment, and the school administration has temporarily suspended the meal service pending a safety review. Rajasthan's Department of Education has launched an investigation into the food preparation and distribution process, while parents have expressed concern over the safety of the school lunch programme. No contamination has yet been confirmed, and authorities are urging the school to cooperate fully with the inquiry. The incident has raised questions about the quality control measures in place for mid‑day meals across the state.