The CM reached Raain village in the Bachrawan development block and inspected ongoing development works in the area.
And, what with the recent midday meal tragedy in Bihar's Chhapra district, Akhilesh also went down to a local school where he tasted the food being served to students as part of the scheme.
The CM reached the village, which lies about 50km from the state capital, unannounced, taking local officials by surprise.
Upon a demand from the locals, he gave them an assurance about making Bachrawan a 'Nagar Palika'.
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At the village primary school, Akhilesh asked the children about their studies and the midday meal being served them. Later, he also tasted the food.
He took stock of the implementation of welfare schemes directly from the locals.
Meanwhile, according to a release, the CM directed that district supply officer Vidyaram Ahirwar be suspended and gave transfer orders to basic education officer Gyanendra Pratap Singh Bhadauria for "laxity in discharge of duty".