West Bengal eyes Odisha model to keep eggs on midday meal menu despite Iskcon takeover

Bengal's education department is exploring an Odisha-like model for midday meals, offering schools extra funds to purchase eggs independently, aiming to resolve the controversy surrounding Iskcon's vegetarian-only menu. This move follows criticism that the government is pushing an agenda by excluding eggs, a staple in many children's diets. Officials are set to discuss the new modalities soon, as the debate over nutrition and cultural preferences intensifies.

By POULAMI ROY