Why have eggs returned to mid-day meal menu in Kolkata schools? | Explained

The decision to reconsider eggs in the menu of mid-day meals comes after careful consideration with the Suvendu Adhikari-led government not wanting to hand over an issue to the Opposition

Speaking at a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, the chief minister said while ISKCON will continue to provide vegetarian mid-day meals at schools, the government will arrange for self-help groups to provide boiled eggs to children.

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