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Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme Expands: CM Vijay Joins Students for Meal!
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News18•22-09-2026, 09:22
Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme Expands: CM Vijay Joins Students for Meal!
- •Chief Minister Vijay launched the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme.
- •The scheme now includes students in classes 6 to 8 in government and government-aided schools.
- •An additional 15.30 lakh students will benefit, with an allocation of Rs. 217.63 crore for the expansion.
- •CM Vijay ate breakfast with students at Chennai Middle School in Thiruvanmiyur Gandhigram.
- •Sambar, Ven Pongal, and Sakkarai Pongal were served on the first day; a committee will add new food items.
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The expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme was launched to provide nutritious morning meals to students studying in classes 6 to 8 across government and government-aided schools in Tamil Nadu, benefiting an additional 15.30 lakh students.
An additional fund of Rs. 217.63 crore was allocated in the 2026-2027 financial year for the expansion, bringing the total allocation for the breakfast scheme to Rs. 724 crore.
Chief Minister Vijay officially launched the scheme expansion on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Chennai Middle School in Thiruvanmiyur Gandhigram, Chennai, where he also served breakfast and ate with the students.
