Ludhiana, Jan. 29 -- After a major discrepancy was found between the food grain stock recorded in October 2024 and the actual amount available at Government Primary School, Giaspura, district education officer (DEO Elementary) Ravinder Kaur on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into the mismanagement of food grain stock at the school.

The issue was brought to light by officiating head teacher Sukhdhir Sekhon, who had reported that the school had completely run out of wheat grains, leaving only a small quantity of rice by December 2024. In light of this, Sekhon had written to the DEO, requesting the temporary suspension of the mid-day meal programme due to the shortage. "I informed the DEO nearly a week ago about the situation, detailing the st...