Egg row ends: Bengal schools to serve eggs again, ISKCON provides vegetarian option
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Why in news
West Bengal government announced the resumption of egg distribution in mid-day meals while ensuring vegetarian options via ISKCON to balance dietary preferences.
Background
The West Bengal government announced that schools will resume serving eggs in mid-day meals from August 1. Funding for primary and high schools has been increased to Rs 10 per student, with ISKCON managing vegetarian meals and self-help groups supplying boiled eggs.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMid-day Meal Scheme: A central government initiative to provide cooked meals to children in government and government-aided schools.
- FactWest Bengal government increased funding to Rs 10 per student for primary and high schools.
- BodyISKCON: An international religious organization involved in meal distribution in this context.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the Mid-day Meal Scheme in addressing nutritional deficiencies and promoting social inclusion in primary education.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- nutritional security
- social equity
- public-private-community partnership
- logistical challenges
Keywords: nutritional security · social inclusion · public-private partnership · food security
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