A row has erupted in West Bengal amid reports that most state-run schools in Kolkata will stop serving eggs after ISKCON takes charge of the midday meal program under PM POSHAN scheme.
"There is a common misconception that eggs are the only rich source of protein and lack a vegetarian equivalent. Soya chunks, rajma, paneer, beans, dal and pulses offer an equivalent amount of plant-based protein. We have empanelled dietitians to curate our menus. We will ensure that whatever nutrients a child gets from eggs will be matched or exceeded by the superior quality protein and vitamins in our meals," ISKCON vice-president and spokesperson Radharamn Das told TOI.
