West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari (file photo)
The first phase began on Aug 1 with a select list of state-run schools in Kolkata. The PM POSHAN service was launched after BJP came to govt as a joint initiative of the state and Annamrita Foundation, an Iskcon affiliate. CM Suvendu Adhikari announced that nutritious, freshly cooked and hygienic meals would eventually be served in schools across all other districts. However, we believe that the responsibility of providing mid-day meals should indeed be taken away from schools. ” You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
The order said the non-profit will roll out the initiative in phases to ensure seamless logistics and quality delivery. Swapan Mandal, general secretary of the Bengal Teachers’ and Employees’ Association, said: “Relieving schools of mid-day meal operations is a welcome step, but expanding Annamrita Foundation statewide raises real infrastructure concerns. Kolkata: The state school education department has approved Annamrita Foundation to serve cooked mid-day meals to state schools under PM POSHAN across all districts of West Bengal, in phases. District authorities have been asked to cooperate by providing school enrolment details and helping identify suitable spaces for central kitchens. Download the TOI App.
It is a bit surprising to see that approval was granted today to provide mid-day meals through Iskcon’s affiliate across all districts.