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Delhi govt schools to serve idli-sambar under PM-POSHAN
Delhi government schools will introduce idli-sambar on the PM-POSHAN meal menu within two weeks, according to NDTV. The revised menu replaces ragi halwa with the new dish as part of the centrally…
The Story in Brief
Delhi government schools will introduce idli-sambar on the PM-POSHAN meal menu within two weeks, according to NDTV. The revised menu replaces ragi halwa with the new dish as part of the centrally funded midday meal scheme for government school students.
The change aims to add variety to the menu, though no official has commented on nutritional targets or cost implications. Idli-sambar is a common south Indian breakfast item that is protein-rich and easy to digest. The Delhi government has not specified how often the dish will be served.
The Indian Opinion
The foodpol narrative around the revised PM-POSHAN menu seems eager to turn a simple menu change into a culture war, with some voices decrying a supposed 'south Indian takeover' or a betrayal of 'local cuisine' in Delhi. Yet the menu also replaces ragi halwa with another item, and idli-sambar is arguably one of India's most pan-regional, affordable, and nutritious meals for children. The real test is not the dish's origin but its implementation: will schools have the infrastructure to serve hot, hygienic idli-sambar daily, and will the nutritional value actually improve over what was on the plate before?
Source: ndtv.com
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