Use organic grains for mid-day meals

In Puducherry, the Education Department provides mid-day meals for the students. 

The World Health Day to be celebrated on April 7 this year focuses on ‘Food Safety.’

As food safety is crucial for student’s health and well being, it is requested that the Government of Puducherry procure organic materials for making the mid-day meals though the cost may be slightly higher.

This would besides ensuring health of children encourage the farmers following good farming practices and avoid chemical fertilizers or pesticides for cultivation.