Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Principal Suspended for Serving Food on Torn Pages
A school principal in Madhya Pradesh, India, was suspended because students were given food on torn notebook pages instead of proper plates.
This happened during a special lunch for Republic Day celebrations.
A video of the incident was shared online, showing children eating food laid out on paper.
The authorities took notice and decided to suspend the principal for not being careful enough in organizing the event.
The principal has been moved to a different office while an investigation is conducted.
The incident sparked outrage on social media and highlighted issues with the midday meal program in the region.
Acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathi suspended for serving food on torn notebook pages.
Incident occurred during Republic Day celebrations at Government High School in Bhatigawan village.
Students were served halwa and puris on pages torn from discarded notebooks and books.
Video of the incident surfaced on social media, showing children eating food on paper.
Rewa Division Commissioner and Maihar Collector ordered a probe and strict action against those involved.
- Who
- Acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathi of Government High School Bhatigawan
- What
- Serving food on torn notebook pages during Republic Day celebrations
- When
- January 26
- Where
- Bhatigawan village, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Negligence in organizing the event, leading to suspension
Authorities
Principal
Action Taken
Authorities
Authorities suspended the principal for negligence in organizing the event.
Principal
The principal's actions were due to a lack of proper resources and planning.
- Location
- Bhatigawan village, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- January 26
- Food Served
- Halwa and puris
- Action Taken
- Suspension of acting principal Sushil Kumar Tripathi
- Authorities Involved
- Rewa Division Commissioner B S Jamod, Maihar Collector Rani Batad
- Programme Involved
- Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman
Sources
Madhya Pradesh School Principal Suspended After Food Served on Torn Pages
MP: School principal suspended over food served to students on torn notebook pages
Assistant teacher suspended in MP’s Katni for hoisting torn Tricolour at primary school on Jan 26
MP: Assistant Teacher Suspended For Hoisting Torn Tricolour At Katni Primary School On Republic Day