Adding eggs to school lunches works. That’s the clear message from Karnataka’s mid-day meal pilot program (Dec 2020–Mar 2021), where Class 8 girls gained 71% more weight in districts serving eggs compared to those with vegetarian meals. The benefits extend beyond just weight gain – attendance jumped by 10% on egg-serving days. The science backs this up. Analysis of NFHS-4 data reveals children not consuming eggs have 1.13× higher odds of stunting and underweight. Long-term egg supplementation improves growth markers and gut microbiota without raising cholesterol levels. Karnataka has now expanded eggs to six days weekly with a ₹1,500 cr … Continue reading Karnataka School Eggs Boost Student Health: Pilot Saw Weight Gains Up To 71%, Attendance Rise.