India’s Bengal drops eggs from school lunches: Why that’s stoking debate

India’s Bengal drops eggs from school lunches: Why that’s stoking debate

Opposition politicians say the BJP is ‘imposing vegetarianism’ by removing eggs from midday meals.

Why Bengal's Removal of Eggs from School Lunches Sparks Intense Debate

India’s Bengal drops eggs from school lunches: Why that’s stoking debate West Bengal’s recent decision to remove eggs from its state-run school midday meal program has ignited a heated debate across social, political, and nutritional spheres. The policy shift, framed by the state government as a move to respect cultural sensitivities, has drawn sharp criticism from nutritionists, activists, and opposition parties who warn it could undermine chil…

Eggs essential for kids, removing them ‘huge blunder’: Nutritionist Shilpa Arora amid Bengal row

New Delhi: The political controversy over the removal of eggs from school midday meals in West Bengal has reignited a wider debate on child nutrition, with nutritionist Dr Shilpa Arora strongly backing the inclusion of eggs in school diets and describing their exclusion as a “huge blunder.” ‘Eggs boost nutrition’ Speaking exclusively to News9 during a discussion on the ongoing row, Arora said eggs remain one of the most nutrient-dense and afford…