Mid-day meal workers in Telangana plan to reduce egg servings in government and local body schools because rising egg prices have outpaced government reimbursement. The union has urged the State government to supply eggs directly and increase financial support.
The shift from firewood to LPG for cooking mid-day meals has increased financial pressure on workers, who say supplied cylinders are insufficient and no funds have been allocated. Agencies are forced to spend thousands every month to ensure meals are served.
