Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu
West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.
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"The project was aimed at providing students with 'good and pure food'."
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West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.
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