A section of parents at Delhi Public School (DPS), Panvel — a franchise and not part of the original DPS Society — objected to a newly introduced Nutrition & Wellness Programme, alleging it is being imposed without adequate consultation. The programme, for students from Std I to V, carries an additional annual cost of around Rs 16,500.

Choice concern

Dr Priya Eshpuniyani, whose son studies in Std II, said, “We don’t have a problem paying if we can afford it. The main issue is that they are trying to make food compulsory. Even now, they say we can send tiffin, but the school will also provide food, and the child will choose. That doesn’t make it optional.”