Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Viral Video Shows Morena Students Washing Midday Meal Utensils
A video from a government school in Morena shows children washing their plates after lunch.
The lunch was provided through the midday meal program.
Parents and local residents said children should be studying instead of being made to wash dishes.
The video spread widely on social media.
People asked the Education Department to check whether this happens regularly.
They also requested action against school authorities if the claim is confirmed.
A similar video from a school in Satna showed students carrying gravel.
After that report, an education officer ordered an investigation.
A video allegedly shows students washing their plates after a midday meal at Government Primary School in Khargapura, Morena.
The school is located in Porsa Tehsil of Madhya Pradesh.
Parents, residents and social-media users objected to students being assigned utensil-cleaning duties.
They demanded an Education Department investigation and strict action if the practice was regular.
A similar incident in Satna reportedly led District Education Officer Saloni Sharma to order an inquiry.
- Who
- Students at Government Primary School in Khargapura were shown washing utensils; parents and residents demanded action.
- What
- A viral video allegedly showed students washing their plates after the midday meal.
- When
- The exact date was not stated; the video surfaced and spread on social media before the reported demands for an inquiry.
- Where
- Government Primary School in Khargapura, Porsa Tehsil, Morena, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Parents and residents want officials to determine whether students were regularly required to clean utensils and to take action if the practice is confirmed.
- School
- Government Primary School, Khargapura
- Administrative area
- Porsa Tehsil, Morena, Madhya Pradesh
- Issue shown
- Students allegedly washing plates after the midday meal
- Public response
- Parents, residents and netizens raised objections and demanded an investigation
- Requested action
- Education Department inquiry and strict action if the practice was regular
- Related incident
- Students in Satna were reportedly seen digging, moving and carrying gravel
- Inquiry order
- District Education Officer Saloni Sharma directed the Block Education Officer to conduct an inquiry into the Satna matter