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Tamil Nadu Expands Breakfast Scheme to Middle Schoolers
15 Jun
Summary
- Breakfast scheme expands to classes VI-VII starting September 17.
- Scheme launched in 2022 to improve attendance and learning.
- Expansion aims to combat classroom hunger among disadvantaged students.
In a significant welfare initiative, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced the expansion of the state's flagship breakfast scheme. This expansion will now cover students in classes VI and VII, commencing on September 17, which is Periyar's birth anniversary. This move extends the program's reach beyond its initial coverage of primary school students.
The scheme, first introduced in 2022, was designed to provide nutritious morning meals to government school students. Its primary objectives include boosting school attendance, encouraging classroom participation, and improving overall learning outcomes. The program has since been recognized as a model welfare initiative.
The decision to broaden the scheme's scope was made following a review of various social welfare programs for children, women, and senior citizens. Officials confirmed that the expansion aims to ensure that a larger student population receives essential nutrition, thereby preventing hunger from impacting their educational progress.
