Manipur Students Protest Food Shortage at Eklavya Residential School; Principal Transferred

Students at Eklavya Residential School in Manipur have alleged that the school has been unable to provide adequate meals, leading to hunger and even starvation among residents. The complaints were brought to the attention of state authorities after students staged a protest demanding better food provisions. In response, the Manipur Education Department transferred the school’s principal as a measure to address the grievances. The school, which houses students in a residential setting, is now under new leadership while an investigation into the food supply chain is underway. The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by residential schools in ensuring consistent nutrition for students.