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Education
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay joins schoolchildren for breakfast after expanding free mid‑day meal scheme
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu ate breakfast with students in a school following the state government's decision to broaden its free breakfast program for schoolchildren.
Chief Minister Vijay visited a government school in Tamil Nadu on Monday and shared a morning meal with a group of students. The visit came shortly after the state announced an expansion of its free breakfast scheme, which will now cover additional grades and a larger number of schools across the state.
The expanded program aims to provide a nutritious start to the day for children from economically weaker sections, with the government allocating additional funds to ensure consistent supply of meals. Officials said the move is expected to improve attendance and learning outcomes.
During the breakfast, the CM interacted briefly with teachers and pupils, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in education. He reiterated the government's commitment to scaling up welfare schemes that support children’s health and academic performance.
The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to enhance school nutrition, and the Tamil Nadu government hopes the expanded scheme will serve as a model for other states.
The expanded program aims to provide a nutritious start to the day for children from economically weaker sections, with the government allocating additional funds to ensure consistent supply of meals. Officials said the move is expected to improve attendance and learning outcomes.
During the breakfast, the CM interacted briefly with teachers and pupils, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in education. He reiterated the government's commitment to scaling up welfare schemes that support children’s health and academic performance.
The initiative aligns with broader national efforts to enhance school nutrition, and the Tamil Nadu government hopes the expanded scheme will serve as a model for other states.