JALANDHAR
A member of the Punjab State Food Commission Chetan Parkash Dhaliwal inspected midday meals in various government schools and Anganwadi centres.
The Member visited Govt Girls Senior Secondary Smart School, Govt Primary Smart School, Govt High School in Mehatpur, Govt Primary Smart School, Shahpur, Govt Primary Smart School, Khanpur, MG Arya Girls Senior Secondary School, Govt Elementary School, Govt High Smart School in Apra, Anganwadi centers in Moran, Rasoolpur and various depot holders.
Dhaliwal took stock of the storage of grains, cleanliness, and other facilities during the checking. He asked the authorities to maintain proper hygiene at Mid-day meal kitchens. He also asked them to ensure quality food for expecting women and lactating mothers at Anganwadi centers. He directed the authorities to make sure the health check-ups of students twice a year. He also interacted with the mid- meal staff and asked them to undergo health checkups regularly. He also asked the staff to put the banners regarding the government's schemes for mid-day meals properly.
The Member also appealed to the people to contact on commission helpline number 9876764545 and email punjabfoodcommission@gmail.com for any kind of information.