Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- The Telangana government has issued orders stating that teaching and non-teaching staff in all state- run schools would be served midday meals.

According to the government order of Thursday, July 30, regional joint directors, district educational officers, mandal educational officers, headmasters, teachers, and non-teaching employees were informed of the decision and asked to take necessary action.

The additional director, mid-day meals, was directed to modify the Telangana Breakfast and Midday Meal portals so that consumption by teaching and non-teaching staff is recorded. The initiative aims to extend nutritional support to the school staff.

Agencies responsible for operating centralised kitchens have also been i...