MDM Fraud Exposed: Headmaster Fined ₹2.61 Lakh for Fake Attendance in Sitamarhi

• A serious case of negligence and financial irregularity in the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDM) was uncovered in Sitamarhi district.
• The headmaster of Middle School Bhawanipur Urdu in Bathnaha block was found guilty of withdrawing government funds using fake attendance records.
• District Program Officer Manish Kumar Singh ordered the headmaster to pay a fine of ₹2,61,992 for the misuse of government funds.
• A joint investigation revealed deliberate manipulation of attendance registers and incorrect figures to receive MDM funds.
• The DPO emphasized that no negligence or corruption in the MDM scheme, vital for children's nutrition, will be tolerated.

Why It Matters: Headmaster fined ₹2.61 lakh for MDM fraud and fake attendance, highlighting strict action against corruption.