Serious concerns have been raised against the midday nutritional meal served at zilla parishad schools in the Palghar district after the students in two of the schools—Anand Lakshman Chandawar Vidyalaya Khanivli and Z P School Chinchani No. 3—were found consuming Millets Nutrition Bars contaminated with mold and live worms.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage among parents and the community, as it puts the health of 2.75 lakh students studying at zilla parishad schools in Palghar district at risk. The midday nutritional meals to the district’s zilla parishad schools are provided by Indo Allied Protein Foods Private Limited.