India, Feb. 12 -- Odisha would soon provide mid day meals to around 8 lakh students studying in std 9 and 10 of government schools in the state, chief minister Mohan Majhi announced at a function in Cuttack on Tuesday.

Majhi made the announcement during the centenary celebration of Ranihat high school in Cuttack town on Tuesday evening. Officials said the state Budget for 2025-26 set to be tabled next week in the state Assembly would have Budgetary provisions for the same.

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After the BJP government came to power, there were demands to include the students of Std 9 and 10 in the scheme as many alleged that they were being discriminated.

Since its...