Kolkata, July 16 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari today defended the state government's decision to entrust the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal scheme to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), saying the move was aimed at ensuring nutritious, hygienic and corruption-free meals for schoolchildren.
Speaking at the Rath Yatra celebrations organised by ISKCON at its Albert Road temple in Kolkata, the CM said the BJP government had partnered with the organisation to strengthen welfare initiatives and improve the quality of meals served under the flagship school nutrition programme.
After offering prayers before the deities of Radha-Madhav and performing the ceremonial "aarti", Adhikari formally inaugurat...