A child died and five others fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at an anganwadi centre in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, officials said on Friday.
The children fell ill on Thursday following which they were admitted in hospital. Officials said that a child Gora Burman, 5, who was undergoing treatment, died on Friday.
The condition of two of the children is serious, officials said, adding that an inquiry into the incident has been ordered.