West Bengal withdraws approval for Akshaya Patra to provide mid-day meals in four districts

West Bengal withdraws approval for Akshaya Patra to provide mid-day meals in four districts

West Bengal's state government has rescinded its permission for the Akshaya Patra Foundation to supply mid‑day meals in four districts. Officials did not provide an explanation for the decision. The reversal follows a recent dispute over the programme's removal of eggs from its menu, which sparked criticism and heightened scrutiny of the scheme among parents.