The AIDSO Karnataka State committee has condemned the decision of the State government to reduce the number of eggs provided to schoolchildren studying in government and aided schools under the midday meal scheme.
Citing shortage of funds, a circular has been issued stating that the number of eggs provided to children will be reduced from two to one.
“Eggs are provided owing to malnutrition found in students coming from lower income groups. Many children do not get proper nutritional diet. Their sole dependence is on midday meal scheme and eggs/bananas/chikkis provided in schools. This move will deprive these children of their much-needed nutrition,” a note from AIDSO said here.
