Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Tamil Nadu Renames Breakfast Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government has renamed the Chief Minister’s Breakfast scheme to the Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast scheme.
This scheme provides free breakfast to students in government and government-aided schools.
The government has allocated a significant budget for this initiative, aiming to serve breakfast to over 12 lakh students.
The renaming has been praised by the TNCC president, who thanked the Chief Minister for this honor.
The Chief Minister’s Breakfast scheme has been renamed to Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast scheme.
The scheme provides free breakfast to 12,87,133 students in government and government-aided schools.
The government has allocated Rs 217,63,09,395 for the scheme in the financial year 2026-27.
The total expenditure for the scheme is Rs 343,55,00,000, based on an allotment of Rs 12.71 per student per day.
The renaming has been praised by TNCC president Manickam Tagore.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu State Government
- What
- Renaming of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast scheme to Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast scheme
- When
- Financial year 2026-27
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To honor K. Kamaraj and provide free breakfast to students
Government Decision
Opposition Views
Scheme Renaming
Government Decision
The government renamed the scheme to honor K. Kamaraj, a respected political figure.
Opposition Views
Opposition may view the renaming as political maneuvering rather than genuine honor.
- Scheme Name
- Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme
- Launch Date
- September 15, 2022
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 217,63,09,395
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
- Number of Students
- 12,87,133
- Daily Allotment per Student
- Rs 12.71
- Total Expenditure
- Rs 343,55,00,000
