Ludhiana, Aug. 10 -- A major disparity in the food supply tender system across Punjab's 10 Meritorious Schools has raised concerns, with Ludhiana's students emerging among the worst affected, alongside those in Ferozepur. While students in other districts receive meals valued between Rs.123 and Rs.126 per day, Ludhiana's students are reportedly served food worth only Rs.84, a figure that many believe is far too low to ensure quality.

Last month, students at Ludhiana's Meritorious School submitted a written complaint to principal Satwant Kaur, highlighting the poor quality of food served in the school mess. A Class 11 student, who joined in the new academic session, described her dissatisfaction, saying, "The dal here is too watery, and m...