School children in Purnia district will now receive fresh and nutritious meals. In a high-level review meeting chaired by Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari, in-principle approval was given for the expansion of new satellite kitchens in Banmankhi and Purnia city. The meeting, held at the Circuit House, focused on strengthening the educational infrastructure of the district and implementing departmental schemes at the ground level, leading to several important decisions.

Food and Consumer Protection Minister Leshi Singh, Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dr. Dilip Jaiswal, and Banmankhi MLA Krishna Kumar Rishidev were also present at the meeting. During the review, the status of 120 schools without buildings in the district was assessed. Strict instructions were given to immediately send proposals and lists for the construction of buildings for schools that have already acquired land.

Furthermore, an agreement was reached on developing modern teaching methods and basic facilities in the district's model schools to ensure quality education for students. Officials were also ordered to promptly submit proposals for the renovation and repair of dilapidated Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. The Education Minister directed officials to avoid any delays in pending proposals and to commence construction work within the stipulated timeframe to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach students transparently.