After a video of a child requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at his anganwadi went viral, Kerala's Health Minister Veena George announced that the meal menu will be revised accordingly. The video, shared by the Minister, generated public support and led to the child receiving offers of biryani and chicken fry.
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