DSEL issues order to increase egg distribution coverage in Karnataka schools to 90%
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) in Karnataka plans to increase egg distribution in schools from 50-60% to 90% by the 2026-27 academic year. The initiative aims to combat malnutrition and anemia among students by providing eggs as part of their midday meals. Schools are also instructed to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of eggs through various educational sessions.
- ▪The DSEL aims to increase egg distribution coverage in schools to 90% by 2026-27.
- ▪Currently, only 50-60% of students receive eggs as supplementary nutrition.
- ▪Schools are required to conduct awareness sessions on the benefits of eggs for students and parents.
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The distribution of eggs as supplementary nutrition to government and aided school children is being done only to the extent of 50% to 60%, respectively, and the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has decided to increase this to 90% in the year 2026-27.The DSEL has instructed officials to create awareness among students about the benefits of egg consumption, and has ordered that the target of 80% egg distribution should be achieved by September 2026.Aid from APFThe State government had earlier been distributing eggs and bananas as supplementary nutrition two days a week along with midday meals to students from LKG to class 10 in all government and aided primary and high schools in the State to prevent malnutrition and anaemia.
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