Archive · 29 Jul 2026
TMC Campaign Credited as West Bengal Restores Eggs
In West Bengal, a state in India, the government decided to put eggs back in the lunches that school kids get for free.
A politician named Derek O’Brien said the decision was a win for his party, the Trinamool Congress, because they had been asking for eggs to stay in the meals.
Eggs are good for kids’ health, especially for those who don’t have enough food at home.
The change was announced by the state’s chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on a Wednesday.
The midday meal program is one of the biggest school‑meal programs in India, helping kids eat well and go to school.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced eggs will be reintroduced into the state’s midday meal program.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien claims the decision vindicates the party’s long‑standing push to keep eggs in school meals.
The move follows a month‑long campaign by the Trinamool Congress after eggs were reportedly removed from meals.
Eggs are considered a key source of nutrition for children, especially those from economically weaker sections.
The midday meal scheme is one of India’s largest school‑nutrition initiatives aimed at improving child nutrition and attendance.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Eggs were reintroduced into the state’s midday meal program
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To ensure children receive nutritious meals and vindicate the TMC’s campaign
- State
- West Bengal
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- MP
- Derek O’Brien
- Program
- Midday Meal Scheme
- Change
- Eggs reintroduced
- Date of announcement
- Wednesday