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The Central government has taken serious note of media reports after a lizard was found in the breakfast served to students at the Telangana Model School in Ramayampet, Medak. The Department of School Education and Literacy stated that the matter has been taken seriously.

"Concerning recent media reports about a lizard found in the Upma at Telangana Model School, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India has taken serious note of the situation," said the Union Education Ministry in a statement.

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The Telangana government has informed that this incident occurred in the hostel of a Model School and that breakfast is provided under its own scheme, which is not part of the PM POSHAN Scheme.

"State Government of Telangana has informed that this incident happened in the Hostel of Model School of Telangana Government. The State Government under its own scheme provides breakfast to Model Schools and is not covered under the PM POSHAN Scheme. The State Government has also informed that they have taken serious action against the concerned officials," the statement added.

The statement reiterated that the PM POSHAN Scheme provides hot cooked midday meal in schools and all the states and Union Territories have been advised to take appropriate steps to ensure safety norms and provide properly cooked food for the students.

Earlier this week, three students of the Telangana Model School fell ill after eating the Upma. According to officials, a lizard had fallen into the Upma prepared for the morning breakfast. "Three students were admitted to a nearby hospital after they started vomiting from eating the food," the police said.

(With ANI Inputs)