India, Nov. 23 -- Elementary school teachers of severalschools in Gurugram havevoiced concerns to the education department over midday meals not being served as per the prescribed menu by the government, claiming that the food falls short of providing the balanced nutrition intended under Pradhan Matri Poshan Shakti Nirman or PM POSHAN scheme.

Teachers pointed out that meals served in schools predominantly consist of rice, whereas the prescribed mid-day meal menu includes a variety of items such as grains, pulses, millets, chapati, and ragi among others which add up to 17 different recipes in total, aimed at ensuring a balanced diet for students.

To be sure, the midday meal scheme covers students from classes 1 to 8, as well as those en...