Tue Jun 03 15:16:45 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A one-day training program was held in Hyderabad for cooking staff of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) in Telangana. The purpose of the program was to train staff on implementing a new food menu and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation and service. 93 staff members from 31 districts participated and will serve as resource persons to train other staff in their districts. The training was led by the Director of School Education and emphasized adherence to state-level SOPs and the standardized menu.
**News Article:**
**KGBV Cooking Staff in Telangana Receive Training on New Food Menu and SOPs**
**HYDERABAD, June 3, 2025** – Cooking staff from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) across Telangana received specialized training on implementing a new food menu and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation and service. The one-day program, held at the Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad, brought together 93 staff members representing all 31 districts of the state.
According to Director of School Education, E.V. Narasimha Reddy, the trained personnel will now act as district resource persons, tasked with disseminating the acquired skills to the rest of the cooking staff in their respective districts. The training focused on strict adherence to the state-prescribed SOPs and ensuring consistent cooking and serving of the standardized menu.
“This initiative is crucial to maintaining uniformity and quality in the meals provided to students at KGBVs across the state,” stated Mr. Reddy.
IHM Hyderabad principal Sanjay Thakur, along with special officers, were also present at the training session. This program signifies the government’s commitment to providing nutritious and consistent meals to students in residential schools.
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