How Karnataka put eggs on the school menu, 6 days a week

Karnataka's midday meal program now includes eggs six days a week for students in government and aided schools.

Around 65% of 47 lakh children opt for eggs, with bananas offered as an alternative for the rest.

The rise from 50% in September 2024 is attributed to awareness campaigns explaining nutritional value.

Eggs are served only after written parental consent, respecting diverse dietary preferences.

The program began with a pilot in December 2021 in seven districts with high malnutrition rates, funded partly by the central government.