Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Worms Found in Mumbai Anganwadi Meal, Sparking Outrage
Imagine you're a kid, and you're excited for lunch at school.
But, yuck!
Someone found worms in the food!
That happened in Mumbai, India, at a place called an Anganwadi, where little kids go.
A lady named Varsha Gaikwad, who is like a helper for the people, is very upset.
The food was supposed to be healthy, but now everyone is worried.
The people in charge are looking into what happened, but the people who make the food say it's not their fault.
They're trying to figure out how this yucky thing got into the food and what to do to make sure it doesn't happen again!
Worms were discovered in khichdi served to children at an Anganwadi in Mumbai.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad demanded immediate investigation and strict action.
The incident occurred at Anganwadi No. 136 in Andheri.
The contaminated food was supplied by Grishma Mahila Mandal.
The Anganwadi Employees Union filed a formal complaint with ICDS.
- Who
- Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad, Anganwadi staff, Grishma Mahila Mandal
- What
- Worms were found in the khichdi served to children at an Anganwadi center.
- When
- August 31
- Where
- Anganwadi No. 136, Andheri, Mumbai
- Why
- The incident raises concerns about food quality and negligence in child nutrition.
- Incident Location
- Anganwadi No. 136, Andheri, Mumbai
- Date of Discovery
- August 31
- Food
- Khichdi
- Complaint Filed By
- Anganwadi Employees Union
- Meal Provider
- Grishma Mahila Mandal
- Official Response
- Investigation Underway