The Indian state of West Bengal has recently announced a pilot project to replace eggs with vegetarian alternatives in some government school lunches, sparking a heated debate over nutrition and personal choice. This move, part of the midday meal program that provides free cooked lunches to millions of underprivileged children, has been criticized for potentially compromising the nutritional value of these meals. The controversy erupted when it was announced that meal preparation would be handed to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon), a Hindu group known for serving only vegetarian food. Critics argue that eggs, which are an affordable and effective source of protein for growing children, especially those from impoverished households, should remain on school lunch plates. Supporters, however, claim that carefully planned vegetarian meals can provide the same nutrients. The opposition party in West Bengal has accused the newly elected BJP government of attempting to impose vegetarianism on schoolchildren, while others propose a compromise where students can choose between eggs and a vegetarian alternative. This decision has renewed focus on India's school meal scheme, one of the world's largest, serving over 110 million children. The federal government sets nutritional targets, but states decide how to meet them, leading to varying meals across the country. The future of egg-free lunches in West Bengal's schools remains uncertain, with the project yet to begin and discussions still ongoing between Iskcon and the state government.