Midday meal scheme rolled out in govt degree college

Bhadrachalam: Thanks to the intervention of District Collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu and Joint Collector M Ramkishan, a midday meal scheme was introduced in Bhadrachalam for the post-graduate and degree students of the Government Degree & PG College here for the first time in Telangana for three months on experimental basis.

The teaching and non-teaching staff extended financial assistance for the scheme, along with other donors. The scheme costs Rs 14 lakh for the period of three months. Principal of the college Dr N Gopi, who had recognised the need for the midday meal for the students, particularly those coming from far flung areas, noted that many students could not concentrate on studies due to hunger pangs.

The Collector, who took part in the midday meal programme on Tuesday, said that scheme would yield good results and expected the pass percentage ratio to increase from the existing 45 to 60. He appealed to the students to make use of the scheme and concentrate on studies to achieve big in their lives.

Meanwhile, the college principal thanked the Collector and the Joint Collector for extending the needed to roll out the scheme. Speaking to The Hans India, the principal said with the donations made, the scheme would be continued till the end of the financial year.

Extending their help, the Kothagudem District Rice Millers’ Association contributed rice worth Rs 6 lakh, followed by donation from ITC Contractors’ Association president Pakala Durga Prasad who announced a donation of Rs 1 lakh.

While ITC Administrative Officer Niranjan announced a personal contribution of Rs 10,000, the Bhadrachalam Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and S Bhaskar donated Rs 20,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively.