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Idli-sambar on Delhi school menu from August 24
Delhi government schools will serve idli with sambar under a revised PM-POSHAN menu, with implementation by August 24. The six-day menu also includes poori with black chana gravy, rice with chhole, dal…
The Story in Brief
Delhi government schools will serve idli with sambar under a revised PM-POSHAN menu, with implementation by August 24. The six-day menu also includes poori with black chana gravy, rice with chhole, dal and kadhi. Ragi halwa has been replaced by wheat flour and chana masala, and vegetable daliya by jowar and bajra.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has given agencies two weeks to operationalise idli-sambar, as it requires special equipment and trained staff. Agencies may serve different approved items across schools on the same day, but all six menu days must be followed in every school. Violations may invite action under empanelment agreements.
The Indian Opinion
Replacing ragi halwa with chana masala and vegetable daliya with jowar-bajra sounds like cost-cutting dressed as variety. That can prompt unhelpful regional food wars. The real test will be whether children actually eat idli-sambar, not just whether it is served. Keep an eye on the meal review inspections and random food sampling reports the Delhi education department has promised.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
