Archive · 16 Sep 2026
TVK Government to Launch Expanded Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme September 22
Tamil Nadu is expanding a school breakfast programme.
The programme will now provide breakfast to students in Classes 6 to 8.
It was first meant to begin on Thursday.
The launch was delayed because Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was in London.
The new launch date is September 22.
Schools in Chengalpattu and Tiruppur will not join the rollout yet because elections are taking place there.
The government says breakfast can help children attend school and focus on lessons.
Officials will arrange food supplies, kitchens, hygiene and distribution.
Tamil Nadu will launch the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme on September 22.
The programme will cover students in Classes 6 to 8 at government schools.
The launch was postponed because Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was visiting London.
The rollout will exclude Chengalpattu and Tiruppur due to Assembly by-elections and the Model Code of Conduct.
Officials say the scheme aims to improve attendance, reduce hunger and help students concentrate.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu government, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, district administrations and government-school students.
- What
- The expanded Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme will begin serving students in Classes 6 to 8.
- When
- September 22; the original Thursday launch was postponed.
- Where
- Across Tamil Nadu, except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts.
- Why
- The government says nutritious breakfast can improve attendance, reduce classroom hunger and help students concentrate.
- Launch date
- September 22
- Beneficiaries
- Students in Classes 6 to 8 at government schools
- Geographic scope
- Tamil Nadu, excluding Chengalpattu and Tiruppur
- Reason for postponement
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was on an official visit to London
- Scheme name
- Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme
- Earlier coverage
- The programme initially covered primary-school students
- Implementation oversight
- District Collectors will supervise preparations, including food supplies, kitchens, hygiene and distribution