Mid-Day Meal in Kolkata Schools – ISKCON’s Role Sparks Debate

The West Bengal state budget has announced that ISKCON will provide mid-day meals in schools under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area. ISKCON already supplies meals in eight states, including Delhi and Maharashtra. With the BJP now in power in Bengal, the scheme will be introduced as a pilot project in Kolkata schools.  

However, the announcement has sparked debate. Since ISKCON serves strictly vegetarian food, critics argue that eggs will be excluded from the mid-day meal menu. Eggs have traditionally been an important source of protein and nutrition for children, and their removal has raised concerns among parents and educators.  

The ISKCON mid-day meal initiative in Kolkata schools is both a **policy experiment and a cultural shift**. While it may streamline food distribution, the exclusion of eggs has triggered a debate on nutrition, inclusivity, and political intent. The coming months will reveal whether this pilot project strengthens welfare delivery or deepens social divides.  

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