The Karnataka government has suspended ‘chikki’, a peanut and jaggery-based candy, from the midday meal menu in government schools following health concerns. Initially introduced as an alternative to ...

The Karnataka government has halted 'chikki' distribution in schools due to health concerns. A report highlighting high sugar content, unsaturated fats, along with storage issues led to the decision.

After senior officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) flagged concerns about the adverse effects of groundnut chikki, which was being provided as one of the nutritional ...

Bengaluru: The humble chikki is off the midday meal menu in the state's schools. The peanut bar, which was provided as an alternative to eggs in govt and aided schools, will face the axe following ...