Ludhiana, Oct. 25 -- Even as the PM Poshan Scheme office issued fresh directives stressing hygiene, menu compliance, and safety in government schools, teachers across the district continue to grapple with growing resentment and operational disruptions triggered by the transition to a new portal for fund disbursements.

The official communication, addressed to all district education officers, refers to visits by the state food commission to various districts. The directions instruct cook-cum-helpers to strictly adhere to prescribed menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, segregate wet and dry waste in separate dustbins, and assign teachers to supervise meal preparation. It also mandates the use of LPG gas cylinders instead of firewood and pro...