Realist negotiator
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Boiled eggs are probably the easiest option to provide. They come with almost zero logistical challenges, require no mixing with the existing meal, and can be served completely separately to children who want them, while vegetarian alternatives can continue for those who prefer veg food. More importantly, midday meal beneficiaries are largely children from families that often cannot afford a nutrient-rich diet. India is already facing a serious protein deficiency problem, and even PM Modi has publicly raised concerns around nutrition. In that context, the government has a clear responsibility to provide children with affordable, accessible sources of protein. Anyone arguing otherwise is simply avoiding the real issue and trying hard to bury their heads deep inside the government's backyard.


Boiled eggs are probably the easiest option to provide. They come with almost zero logistical challenges, require no mixing with the existing meal, and can be served completely separately to children who want them, while vegetarian alternatives can continue for those who prefer veg food. More importantly, midday meal beneficiaries are largely children from families that often cannot afford a nutrient-rich diet. India is already facing a serious protein deficiency problem, and even PM Modi has publicly raised concerns around nutrition. In that context, the government has a clear responsibility to provide children with affordable, accessible sources of protein. Anyone arguing otherwise is simply avoiding the real issue and trying hard to bury their heads deep inside the government's backyard.




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I won't say chicken or fish should be an option, but eggs definitely should be. The easiest, cheapest source of protein. Stop imposing vegetarianism on kids who just need nutrition. It should be a choice for them. The state cannot decide what people.


Kolkata schools to drop eggs from mid-day meals after the Hindutva-associated ISKCON takes over meal services, drawing criticism over children’s nutrition and the imposition of vegetarian dietary practices. maktoobmedia.com/share/115784


How this European are fit even after eating croissant, pizza and pasta kind of junk ? What's the secret of their fitness ?


@DivaJain2 What's the problem with egg. One egg cost 5-6 rupees. It's cheap and nutritious.


@sagorika_s Eggs or not ought to be irrelevant. A kid needs nutritious food. Required macros, age wise and gender wise should be specified, and food provided should be compliant with that.


I won't say chicken or fish should be an option, but eggs definitely should be. The easiest, cheapest source of protein. Stop imposing vegetarianism on kids who just need nutrition. It should be a choice for them. The state cannot decide what people.


Egg is a superfood. Denying poor kids a cheap, easy, reliable nutritious source during their crucial formative years is very wrong. Especially when narrow interpretation of religion is used to promote it.

Never believe anything you see on social media. Never think money will guarantee you a peaceful life. Girls must learn to say "no" clearly to parents if they don't like the arranged marriage proposal. Or else society will crumble in no time.



Most people whining about lack of eggs have never run an organization. Veg/Non Veg segregation is a logistical nightmare for a project of this scale. Also Govt is under no obligation to help you meet your (expensive) protein goals. If you want eggs/meat please eat them at home.




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SOUTH KOREA MARKET PLUNGES AS LAWMAKERS FLOAT TAX ON UNREALIZED STOCK GAINS ‘BLACK TUESDAY’ IN KOREA AFTER PROPOSAL TO TAX PAPER PROFITS SOUTH KOREA CONSIDERS TAXING UNSOLD STOCK GAINS, SPARKING MARKET SELLOFF Seoul Economic Daily: “Korean Lawmakers, Civic Groups Push to Tax Unrealized Gains” — reports that lawmakers from multiple parties and civic groups held a National Assembly forum on June 23 advocating discussion of taxing unrealized gains from real estate and stocks. The article notes the proposal is at the forum/discussion stage and not yet government policy.





