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Karnataka's Decision To Retain Eggs In School Meals Approved By Centre In 7 Districts
The Karnataka government's plan to maintain eggs on the mid-day meal menus of seven backward districts in the coming academic year has been authorized by the Centre. Many religious diviners in the state were against the pilot program. Only Raichur, Yadgir, Bidar, Kalburgi, Koppal, Bellary, and Vijayapura would benefit from the expansion. The Centre has instructed the state government to supply the eggs by the third quarter of 2022-23.
Tags: Karnataka, Eggs, Schools, school meal, Mid-day meals
Courtesy: Indian Express
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FSSAI Issues Guideline For Eating Eggs, Chicken Amidst Bird Flu
Amid the tension of rapidly growing bird flu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India released a list of measures to mind while eating eggs and chicken. The list advises people to consume properly cooked eggs and chicken. Moreover, the guideline suggested avoiding direct contact with birds and the usage of masks and gloves while handling raw chicken. Besides, the advisory noted that the virus is destroyed at 70°C.
Tags: Bird Flu, Eggs, chicken, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Courtesy: India .com
