Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Parents Object to Egg Servings in Mandya School Meals
Some parents in a village in India don't want their kids to eat eggs at school.
They believe eating non-vegetarian food, like eggs, is not allowed near their temple.
They worry this will disrespect their religious beliefs.
Some parents have even said they'll keep their children home from school if the eggs stay on the menu.
However, other parents think eggs are good for kids and will help them grow up healthy.
School officials are trying to figure out what to do to keep everyone happy.
Parents in Alakere village, Mandya, are objecting to the serving of eggs in school mid-day meals.
The objection stems from religious beliefs prohibiting non-vegetarian food near the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple.
Some parents threaten to stop sending their children to school if eggs are served.
Approximately 80 out of 120 students oppose eating eggs at school.
Another group of villagers supports serving eggs for their nutritional benefits.
- Who
- Parents of students at Alakere village school and school authorities.
- What
- Some parents are objecting to eggs being served as part of mid-day meals at a school.
- When
- The specific timeframe is not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Alakere village, Mandya, India.
- Why
- Parents object due to religious beliefs against non-vegetarian food near a temple, while others support it for nutritional value.
Parents Opposing Egg Servings
Parents Supporting Egg Servings
Religious Beliefs vs. Nutrition
Parents Opposing Egg Servings
Object to egg servings due to religious beliefs.
Parents Supporting Egg Servings
Support egg servings as part of required nutrition for students.
- Location
- Alakere village, Mandya, India
- School Attendance
- 120 students
- Students objecting to eggs
- Approximately 80
- Religious Belief
- Prohibition of non-vegetarian food near Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
- Issue
- Serving of eggs in school mid-day meals