Khichdi

Schoolchildren in Haryana, India eat rice and kadhi, a curry made with onions, garlic, yogurt and fritters made with chick pea flour.

India’s school lunch program may be imperfect, but it deserves credit for feeding millions

July 16, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

One year ago, 23 children died in India after eating school lunches contaminated with pesticides. But despite this horrific accident, India’s nationwide free school lunch program has largely been a success. Studies show it’s feeding hungry kids and it’s boosting school enrollment.One year ago, 23 children died in India after eating school lunches contaminated with pesticides. But despite this horrific accident, India’s nationwide free school lunch program has largely been a success. Studies show it’s feeding hungry kids and it’s boosting school enrollment.