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Education
Rajasthan Schools Face Utensil Shortage Despite ₹71.9‑Cr Mid‑Day Meal Budget
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:36 PM
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Procurement of new utensils for the state’s mid‑day meal scheme has stalled in Rajasthan, with Education Minister Madan Dilawar and department officials at odds, despite approval of a ₹71.9‑cr budget.
Rajasthan’s mid‑day meal scheme, which serves children in 53,000 government schools, was allocated ₹71.9 crore in the latest budget. The funds were earmarked for purchasing new, hygienic utensils to replace the old, damaged ones.
However, the procurement process has stalled. Education Minister Madan Dilawar and departmental officials have not reached an agreement on the specifications and vendor selection, leaving the purchase order pending.
The delay threatens to compromise the quality of meals and could affect the nutrition of millions of schoolchildren who rely on the program.
Officials say the issue will be resolved soon, but no definitive timeline has been announced.
However, the procurement process has stalled. Education Minister Madan Dilawar and departmental officials have not reached an agreement on the specifications and vendor selection, leaving the purchase order pending.
The delay threatens to compromise the quality of meals and could affect the nutrition of millions of schoolchildren who rely on the program.
Officials say the issue will be resolved soon, but no definitive timeline has been announced.