#Akshara Dasoha

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“According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 5th round (2019), most children in Karnataka do not reach their ideal height and weight. Stunting (less height for age) of 35.4% and being underweight (less weight for age) of 32.9% are common in children even before they start their school life, and this is much more so in children from vulnerable communities,” stated the letter. It further said, “The aim of the Akshara Dasoha (mid-day meal scheme, MDM) in Karnataka was both educational and nutritional – to increase school enrolment and attendance, decrease dropout rates, promote good health through nutritional foods and increasing learning ability of children.” It added, “Karnataka has been the ONLY South Indian state that has not provided eggs as part of MDM, in spite of the fact that 94% students in the government and aided schools belong to communities that eat eggs.” It cited the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015-16) which concluded that at least 83% of the state’s population does not have any cultural or religious objections to consuming eggs. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh provide eggs five times a week.

‘Why does the Karnataka government not want children to eat eggs at mid day meals?’, Sabrang India

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"Beware: Schoolchildren Surge with Extra Cash! Discover the Shocking Scam Behind Eggs, Bananas, and Peanut Chikkis Exposed"

The government has issued a warning to individuals involved in collecting money for the supply of eggs, bananas, or peanut chikkis in schools, stating that strict disciplinary action will be taken against them. These items are mandatory as supplementary nutritional food under the Akshara Dasoha scheme, in addition to the mid-day meal scheme. The Additional Commissioner of the School Education…