Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Worms Found in Midday Meals in Karnataka Schools
In a school in Karnataka, India, students found worms in their lunch.
The lunch had rice and a soup called sambar.
Parents were very upset and said the school should have checked the food better.
They want the people who are responsible to be punished.
The school says this has not happened before and they will make sure the food is clean in the future.
Many people saw a video of the bad food and are angry.
They want the school to be more careful with the food they give to the children.
Worms were found in both the rice and sambar served in the midday meal at a government school in Koppal district, Karnataka.
Parents expressed concern over the negligence of the midday meal staff and demanded strict action against those responsible.
A video of the contaminated food circulated on social media, fueling public anger and calls for accountability.
School authorities claimed that the rice comes from stored stock and may have worms, but assured measures to ensure clean and high-quality meals in the future.
Over 2.8 lakh schoolchildren depend on the midday meal scheme in the district, raising concerns about food quality and safety.
- Who
- Students and parents of the Old Ningapur Government Higher Primary School in Koppal district, Karnataka
- What
- Worms found in the rice and sambar served in the midday meal
- When
- Incident reported on December 16, 2025
- Where
- Old Ningapur Government Higher Primary School, Koppal district, Karnataka
- Why
- Alleged negligence in inspecting the quality of food ingredients before cooking
Parents and Students
School Authorities
Food Inspection
Parents and Students
Parents allege that the rice and other ingredients were not properly inspected before cooking, leading to health risks for children.
School Authorities
School authorities claim that the rice comes from stored stock and may have worms, but cooks maintain cleanliness and such incidents are rare.
Accountability
Parents and Students
Parents demand strict action against those responsible and tighter monitoring of the midday meal scheme to prevent future incidents.
School Authorities
School authorities assure that measures will be taken to ensure clean and high-quality meals in the future.
- Location
- Koppal district, Karnataka
- Affected Schools
- Old Ningapur Government Higher Primary School
- Number of Students Affected
- 2.8 lakh
- Suppliers
- Private contractors
- Investigation Status
- Under investigation
- Contaminated Food Items
- Rice and sambar
- Response from Authorities
- Assurance of measures to ensure clean and high-quality meals in the future
