India, July 29 -- The West Bengal government will supply eggs for mid-day meals in Kolkata schools, which will be added to the menu served by ISKCON, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday.

Adhikari said that as a pilot project, ISKCON would provide midday meals to schools in a large part of Kolkata from August 1, while the state government would additionally provide eggs to students through self-help groups, PTI news agency reported.

The West Bengal CM said ISKCON would serve "satvik and wholesome food" to students in government schools as part of the pilot project in the state's capital. He added that to ensure a protein-rich and balanced diet, the state government would provide eggs along with the meals through self-help g...