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What is the complete nutritional comparison between the previous egg-based and new ISKCON midday meal menus?

ISKCON is redesigning the midday meal menu at approximately 1,800 schools in Kolkata, replacing eggs with alternatives including soya, paneer, and pulses.

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WHY WE'RE ASKING

Parents and nutrition experts need transparent data to assess whether the dietary change maintains adequate protein and micronutrient levels for schoolchildren, particularly in a region where midday meals are a critical nutrition source.

WHAT WE KNOW

ISKCON will provide midday meals at approximately 1,800 schools in Kolkata
The new menu replaces eggs with soya, paneer, and pulses
Implementation is scheduled to begin from August 1, 2026

WHAT WE DON'T KNOW

Gram-for-gram protein content comparison between old and new menus
Micronutrient (iron, B12, zinc) levels in both menus
Cost per meal under the previous versus new arrangement
Whether the menu meets ICDS/MDM nutritional norms
Number of children affected by this change

SUPPORTING QUESTIONS

1.What is the per-meal protein content (in grams) of the new ISKCON menu compared to the previous egg-based menu?
2.Has the revised menu received written approval from a government nutrition advisory body, and if so, on what date?
3.What is the per-child daily cost of the new menu versus the previous menu?
4.How many schoolchildren in Kolkata will transition from the egg-based to the ISKCON menu starting August 1, 2026?

SOURCES & DOCUMENTS

From eggs to soya, paneer and pulses: How ISKCON plans to redesign meal menu at 1,800 Kolkata school - The Times of India
The Times of India · news · 24/6/2026

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