Karnataka govt to seek parental consent for egg distribution in schools: Madhu Bangarappa
Bengaluru: Following a surprise inspection by the Azim Premji Foundation that revealed eggs were not being served to students on certain days at some schools due to objections from members of the School Development Monitoring Committee (SDMC), the Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has decided to obtain parental consent for egg distribution.
The foundation, which has pledged Rs 1,500 crore to provide eggs as a nutritional supplement under the midday meal scheme, found eggs were not served in 568 out of 762 schools visited. Responding to a query from BJP MLC Ravi Kumar regarding this issue, Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa acknowledged that some parents preferred their children not to be served eggs on specific days.
“So, we have decided to obtain consent from parents at the time of admission to know their preference – whether they want their children to be served eggs or bananas. It’s good to get parental approval in such matters,” Deccan Herald quoted Bangarappa as saying.
He also dismissed allegations of fund misappropriation related to egg and banana supplies, explaining that price fluctuations of eggs mean leftover funds remain with the respective SDMCs.
Following a report by Azim Premji Foundation, the department has issued notices to the SDMCs to ensure compliance.
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Dalai Lama says Grammy win reflects shared responsibility, not personal achievement
Dharamshala (PTI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said his Grammy Award win was not a personal achievement but a recognition of a shared universal responsibility.
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
He edged out other nominees, including Kathy Garver for Elvis Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story, Trevor Noah for Into The Uncut Grass, Ketanji Brown Jackson for Lovely One: A Memoir and Fab Morvan for You Know It's True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.
Reacting to the prestigious international recognition, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and humility, saying he did not view the award as a personal achievement.
"I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility," the Dalai Lama said.
"I firmly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings. I am grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely," he said.
