West Bengal Midday Meal Scheme Controversy

9 UPDATES · 46 DAYS · 24 JUN 2026 — 8 AUG 2026

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Latest · 8 Aug 2026

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced a new mid-day meal program in Kolkata schools, providing protein-rich meals and separate eggs from SHGs.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the controversy surrounding the inclusion and exclusion of eggs in the midday meal scheme in West Bengal schools, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or policies by the West Bengal government, ISKCON, or any other parties involved, unless they are direct developments or consequences of this specific midday meal scheme controversy.

The full story, from the beginning

24Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Eggs Out Of Midday Meal Scheme In Bengal. Trinamool Says "Told You So"

The Hindu

West Bengal's government has partnered with ISKCON to provide vegetarian meals in Kolkata schools, sparking controversy over nutrition and potential religious influence.

1Jul

Al Jazeera

The West Bengal government removed eggs from the midday meal scheme, sparking debate about nutrition and politics.

4Jul

BBC

West Bengal's new BJP government initiated a pilot program to replace eggs in school lunches with vegetarian alternatives, sparking controversy.

17Jul

Indian Express

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ISKCON's expansion of midday meal distribution to Kolkata schools and Nadia district, starting August 1st.

29Jul

NDTV

West Bengal's government will begin serving eggs in mid-day meals starting August 1st, with ISKCON providing vegetarian meals and self-help groups supplying boiled eggs.

Indian Express

West Bengal's government will partner with ISKCON to provide mid-day meals in Kolkata schools starting August 1, offering eggs alongside vegetarian meals.

1Aug

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a plan to provide eggs twice weekly to schoolchildren in Kolkata schools.

8Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced a new mid-day meal program in Kolkata schools, providing protein-rich meals and separate eggs from SHGs.

Story concluded