West Bengal's state government has withdrawn the approval previously granted to Akshaya Patra for providing mid‑day meals in four districts.
The decision was announced after a review of the partnership between the NGO and the state.
As a result, schools that had been receiving lunch services from Akshaya Patra will need to arrange alternative meal programmes.
Akshaya Patra has said it is open to discuss new terms to continue its work in the state.
