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Major Corruption Case Uncovered in Rajasthan's Mid Day Meal Scheme During COVID-19

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched an investigation into a massive ₹2000 crore scam linked to the Mid Day Meal scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. Allegations include collusion among officials and private companies to manipulate tender processes, resulting in significant financial losses to the state. The bureau has named 21 individuals in its case, revealing a network of fraudulent activities that undermined the integrity of food distribution to school students. This unfolding scandal raises serious concerns about governance and accountability in public welfare programs.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 8, 2026, 12:12 IST

Corruption Allegations in Mid Day Meal Scheme

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan has initiated legal action against several officials from 'Confed' and private companies, following allegations of irregularities exceeding ₹2,000 crores in the distribution of food grains to school students under the Mid Day Meal scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. This information was disclosed by officials on Thursday. According to the authorities, a case has been registered with the ACB naming 21 individuals from the Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumer Federation Limited (Confed) and private firms after the revelation of the ₹2,000 crore scam.

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In a statement released by the bureau, it was noted that during the school closures due to the pandemic, the state government facilitated the supply of 'combo packs' containing lentils, oil, and spices through Confed to provide food to students. These supplies were claimed to meet FSSAI and Agmark standards and were delivered directly to schools.


Following numerous complaints regarding significant irregularities and corruption in the implementation of this scheme, the ACB launched a preliminary investigation.


The investigation revealed that officials associated with the Mid Day Meal scheme and Confed colluded to alter regulations, which led to the exclusion of eligible firms from the tender process, thereby granting unfair advantages to favored companies. The statement indicated that these companies established an organized network of fake suppliers and transporters.

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Furthermore, the investigation uncovered that in several instances, fraudulent bills were submitted at inflated prices without any actual purchase or supply of goods, allowing for government payments to be processed based on these false claims. The ACB reported that this orchestrated fraud resulted in a direct financial loss of approximately ₹2,000 crores to the state treasury. The agency has filed cases against individuals and entities involved during the scheme's operational period.