8:55 PMBBC
Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu
Summary
West Bengal has removed eggs from parts of its school lunch program, replacing them with alternatives in some areas. The change has triggered a political fight over child nutrition, dietary preference, and whether the state should offer choice rather than a single menu.
Why it matters
Mid day meals are a mass nutrition intervention, so small menu changes can reshape health outcomes and political fault lines at scale.