Ludhiana, July 16 -- Punjab State Food Commission member Chetan Prakash Dhaliwal conducted a surprise inspection of government primary and high schools in Haibowal Kalan, anganwadi centres in Joshi Nagar, and ration depots in Santosh Nagar, Pavitar Nagar, and Hakikat Nagar, with a sharp focus on the quality of food, hygiene, and implementation of welfare schemes.

What set this inspection apart was Dhaliwal's hands-on approach-he personally tasted the mid-day meals being served to students, thoroughly examined the food storage facilities, and critically assessed hygiene standards in the schools and anganwadi centres. During his visit, he found several deficiencies that raised concern.

At some schools, Dhaliwal identified improper storage...