Eggs to be distributed in tribal areas to stress importance of protein diet

THANE: In a bid to make sure that people in rural and tribal areas understand the importance and benefits of inculcating a protein diet, the animal husbandary department will be distributing boiled eggs in the district on Friday.
Many people suffer from protein deficiency as they do not follow a balanced diet.
On the occasion of World Egg Day, which is observed on October 12, both the animal husbandry and child and women development department will be distributing around 2 lakh eggs in 65 schools and hospitals in the district.
“Egg is the cheapest food in which one can get protein, calcium and other nutrients which helps in the development of the body and mind. So citizens in rural and tribal areas will be educated about the importance of egg consumption. Also, we have not got any funds to distribute these eggs. So, many residents and doctors have come forward and will be donating eggs which will be distributed in various schools and hospitals in the rural and tribal belt,” said Dr. Laxman Pawar, officer at the animal husbandry department of Thane district.
The officials added that people do not understand and know the factors are needed to have a proper diet.
“For a healthy body, ones diet must be balanced. Also, while one can get impure milk, eggs cannot be adulterated,” said Santosh Bhosale, child and women development officer at Thane district.