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Students Forced to Wash Utensils at MP Govt School

Students at a govt school in Morena, MP, were seen washing utensils after mid-day meal, sparking outrage and demands for action.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 22 August 2026 at 04:54 pm
Students Forced to Wash Utensils at MP Govt School

A disturbing video has emerged from a government school in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, showing students washing utensils after their mid-day meal. The incident occurred at the Government Primary School in Khargapura, Porsa Tehsil, where children were seen washing their plates.

The video, which has gone viral on social media, has sparked anger and outrage among residents and netizens, with many questioning the role of students in schools. Parents have raised strong objections to the incident, demanding an investigation by the Education Department.

According to locals, the video was recorded by a passerby who spotted the students washing their plates. The incident has raised questions about whether making children wash dishes is a regular practice at the school or if this was an isolated incident.

Parents have complained that the primary objective of schools is to provide education, and that the mid-day meal scheme is meant to provide food to students, not to assign them domestic chores. The incident has also raised concerns about the exploitation of children and the lack of accountability in government schools.

This is not the first incident of its kind in Madhya Pradesh. A few days ago, a similar incident was reported at a government school in Satna, where students were spotted digging gravel with shovels. The viral clip sparked a strong reaction from netizens, with many demanding action against the authorities concerned.

The District Education Officer, Saloni Sharma, has issued directions to the Block Education Officer to conduct an enquiry into the matter. The incident has highlighted the need for greater accountability and oversight in government schools, and for ensuring that children are not exploited or assigned tasks that are not part of their educational curriculum.

The mid-day meal scheme is a crucial initiative aimed at providing nutrition to students, but it is essential that the scheme is implemented in a way that respects the dignity and rights of children. The incident in Morena has sparked a wider debate about the role of schools in providing education and the need for greater accountability in government institutions.

In conclusion, the incident in Morena has highlighted the need for greater oversight and accountability in government schools, and for ensuring that children are not exploited or assigned tasks that are not part of their educational curriculum. The Education Department must take immediate action to investigate the incident and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What happened at the Government Primary School in Khargapura?

Students were seen washing utensils after their mid-day meal, sparking outrage and demands for action.

Is this the first incident of its kind in Madhya Pradesh?

No, a similar incident was reported at a government school in Satna, where students were spotted digging gravel with shovels.

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