UP school principal suspended after students served mid-day meal on hands
The officiating principal of a government school in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended following the circulation of a viral video showing students receiving their midday meal directly in their hands. A preliminary inquiry by the District Basic Education Officer confirmed the incident occurred at the Composite School in Palia village on April 20, despite the footage surfacing online on July 31. In addition to the principal's suspension, a contractual instructor at the school faces termination for their role in the incident.
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What Happened
The officiating principal of a government school in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was suspended after a video surfaced on social media on July 31 showing students being served rotis and vegetables directly into their hands. A preliminary inquiry conducted by the District Basic Education Officer, Manish Kumar Singh, confirmed that the incident took place at the Composite School in Palia village on April 20.
Following the investigation, authorities initiated disciplinary action against the school staff involved in the incident. In addition to the suspension of the officiating principal, a contractual instructor at the school is facing termination. The incident gained public attention after the footage of the meal distribution was shared online.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred at a government school in Palia village, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.Source not recorded
- Students were served their midday meal directly into their hands instead of on plates.Source not recorded
- The incident took place on April 20, according to a preliminary inquiry.Source not recorded
- A video of the incident surfaced on social media on July 31.Source not recorded
- The officiating principal of the school has been suspended.Source not recorded
- A contractual instructor at the school faces termination.Source not recorded
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