Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, announced that ISKCON would provide protein-rich
On July 29, 2026, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, announced that ISKCON would provide protein-rich mid-day meals to Kolkata schoolchildren starting August 1. Eggs will be supplied separately by self-help groups (SHGs). This decision addresses concerns over the removal of eggs and allegations of imposing vegetarianism. The government increased meal funding from ₹6.78 to ₹10 per student daily, distributed grants under Samagra Shiksha Mission, and committed to filling teacher vacancies.
29 JUL 2026
— 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
· THIS STORY — 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.
““From August 1, as a pilot project, ‘satvik’ and protein-rich mid-day meals will be provided to children by ISKCON in large parts of Kolkata. Along with that, eggs will be provided to children through SHGs so that we can provide protein-rich meals to our future generations,” Mr. Adhikari said.”— verbatim excerpt from The Hindu
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