On July 29, Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced
On July 29, Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced that starting August 1, ISKCON will provide mid-day meals in Kolkata schools as a pilot project. The government will also supply eggs for protein through Self Help Groups (SHG). This decision follows controversy over the BJP's plan to overhaul the mid-day meal scheme and partner with ISKCON, which sparked opposition concerns about promoting vegetarianism.
29 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
1 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a plan to provide eggs twice weekly to schoolchildren in Kolkata schools.
8 AUG 2026
— 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.
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