India, Aug. 1 -- Students and parents in Thane and Palghar districts staged a 'plate morcha' on Friday to protest delays in the supply of foodgrains and funds under the PM-Poshan, earlier known as the 'mid-day meal' scheme. Holding empty plates, they demanded that the state government immediately release foodgrains and funds to cover the cost of essentials and the cooking being done informally so that students don't go hungry.

On June 29, HT reported that government and aided schools across Maharashtra are facing a serious shortage of foodgrains under the PM-Poshan scheme. As a result, teachers have been arranging grains, pulses and other essential items on credit from grocers.

The Shramjivi Sanghatana, which works for tribal rights in ...