Instances of suspected food poisoning reported from some Eklavya Model Schools: Govt

NEW DELHI: (Mar 13) A few isolated instances of suspected food poisoning and infections in certain Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been reported, the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, said in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

"In such cases, necessary medical attention was provided to the affected students and appropriate corrective measures were taken by the concerned school authorities in coordination with the state/UT EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential School) Societies," the minister said while responding to questions raised by Congress MP Mallu Ravi.

Uikey added, "The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has issued a series of circulars and guidelines to all EMRS to ensure strict adherence to health, hygiene and safety standards in hostels and school messes.”