Archive · 29 Jul 2026

West Bengal to Include Eggs in Mid‑Day Meals from August

West Bengal to Include Eggs in Mid‑Day Meals from August

West Bengal’s government said that starting next month, kids in school will get eggs again in their lunch.

The state will work with a group called ISKCON to give vegetarian meals in many schools.

Eggs will be added by local self‑help groups.

The plan is a pilot that will start on August 1.

The government also raised the money it spends on meals for primary‑school kids to the same amount as for older kids.

This move is meant to keep children healthy and give people jobs.

The chief minister said the change will help students get enough protein.

The plan follows a model used in another state, Odisha.

The government wants to keep the meals tasty and nutritious.

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