Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Officials Address Midday Meal Quality and Disability Services
In Andhra Pradesh, officials are working on multiple fronts.
One collector is making sure that the free school meals provided to students are good quality and tasty, warning that action will be taken if they are not.
Another collector has restarted a system for people with disabilities to book appointments for assessments, prioritizing those who have been waiting.
The Chief Justice of India is also visiting to mark an important anniversary related to the country's Constitution.
Lastly, the police have arrested someone in connection with a large scam involving liquor sales, accused of moving a lot of money illegally.
Eluru district collector warned of action against agencies supplying substandard midday meals and against teachers failing to supervise.
SADAREM slot booking for disability assessments in Kakinada district has resumed until the end of December, prioritizing pending applicants.
Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai will visit Mangalagiri on November 16 for an event commemorating the draft Constitution's discussions.
The AP CID SIT arrested Anil Chokhara in Mumbai, accused of diverting Rs 77.55 crore in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam.
Midday meals must adhere to strict quality standards for rice, vegetables, and ingredients, with officials urged to gather feedback for improvements.
- Who
- Eluru district collector K. Vetri Selvi, Kakinada district collector S. Shanmohan, Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, AP CID SIT, Anil Chokhara
- What
- Review of midday meal scheme, resumption of SADAREM slot booking, upcoming visit of CJI, and arrest of a liquor scam accused.
- When
- Friday (midday meals and SADAREM review/announcement), November 16 (CJI visit), Thursday (liquor scam accused arrest in Mumbai, brought to Vijayawada Friday).
- Where
- Eluru district, Kakinada district, Mangalagiri (Guntur district), Vijayawada, Mumbai.
- Why
- To ensure quality and nutritional standards in midday meals, to provide services for disabled persons through SADAREM, to commemorate the Constituent Assembly's discussions on the draft Constitution, and to investigate the multi-crore liquor scam.
- Midday Meal Scheme Review
- Eluru district collector K. Vetri Selvi reviewed the scheme, warning against substandard meals and lack of teacher supervision.
- SADAREM Slot Booking Resumption
- Kakinada district collector S. Shanmohan announced resumption from Friday until end of December, prioritizing pending applicants.
- CJI Visit to Mangalagiri
- Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai to visit on November 16 for a program on the draft Constitution.
- Liquor Scam Arrest
- AP CID SIT arrested Anil Chokhara in Mumbai for alleged diversion of Rs 77.55 crore in the liquor scam.
