Ludhiana, July 16 -- akanksha.attri@hindustantimes.com

Government schools have been running the Mid-Day Meal scheme on credit after the release of funds was delayed since May, leaving school authorities struggling to ensure that students continue to receive meals without interruption.

The issue has surfaced barely a month after government schools reopened for the new academic session. While schools resumed classes as scheduled, they have not received the financial assistance required to operate the Mid-Day Meal scheme. Teachers said they have been purchasing essential ingredients on credit from local vendors to keep the programme running.

Sukhdhir Singh Sekhon, head teacher of Government Primary School, Moti Nagar, said the situation h...