What happened (West Bengal mid-day meals with ISKCON-prepared food and eggs)
The Government of West Bengal stated that West Bengal will continue providing school mid-day meals with food prepared by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). West Bengal’s meal service arrangement includes eggs as part of the service.
West Bengal’s public explanation focuses on implementation and delivery for schools, and it notes public reactions and attention around the meal-preparation arrangement.
Background and earlier position (school mid-day meals and state implementation)
The mid-day meal programme is a school-based welfare programme aimed at improving children’s nutrition and supporting school participation through meals served in schools. India’s mid-day meal programme is implemented primarily by States and Union Territories, which manage operational decisions at the school level.
State-level operational responsibilities typically include food procurement and storage, cooking and preparation arrangements, distribution to schools, and monitoring of service quality and safety.
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