The reversal follows criticism from teachers, nutritionists and parents who argued that removing eggs from school lunches could deprive children from poor families a key source of protein.

West Bengal will serve eggs separately in state-run schools as part of mid-day meals starting August 1. The state government is also adopting the National Education Policy,…

West Bengal CM confirms eggs will remain in Kolkata schools' mid-day meals, alongside ISKCON's protein-rich offerings starting August 1.