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West Bengal Drops Eggs From School Meals — And Sparks a Nationwide Nutrition Debate
BBC News·Sunday, 5 July 2026
The West Bengal government replaced eggs in some school meals, triggering a heated public debate about child nutrition and food choice. The move has drawn criticism from those who argue eggs are a cheap and effective source of protein for children from low-income families.
Why It Matters
School mid-day meals feed tens of millions of children across India. Any change to their nutritional content directly affects the health of the country's most vulnerable kids.
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