Chennai: Even as the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government rolled out a series of ambitious welfare schemes for students - from the Naan Mudhalvan career initiative to the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, Pudhumai Penn, Kalaignar Sports Kit Scheme, and Mission International Medal Scheme (MIMS) - disturbing ground realities from Cuddalore, Tirunelveli, and Coimbatore highlighted a different story of apathy towards the students.

Food Contamination a Daily Affair: Worms and Lizards in Midday Meal

In Cuddalore district, 18 students of a Panchayat Union Middle School in Adhivaraganatham fell seriously ill after having contaminated breakfast. The health of all affected children are now stable after being admitted to Chidambaram Government Hospital.

This is not an isolated case. Multiple sch

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