Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme
Main benefit
The following benefits will be provided to Students of Primary Schools under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme:-Free Breakfast will be provided to all Primary School Students.
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Conditions at a glance
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About
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of the Tamil Nadu Government for School Students. Breakfast will be provided to primary school children from 1st to 5th standard studying in Government schools on all school working days. In the first phase, Corporations, Municipalities, and Panchayats were selected based on the high prevalence of Anemia as per NHFS-5 data, economically backward blocks as per SBGF, habitations of the Tribal population, and inaccessibility of the areas, which will be covered under this scheme. At present 1,14,095 primary school children studying in 1545 Government schools will be covered under the scheme a total cost of ₹33.56 crores which will be extended to remaining schools in a phased manner.
Benefits
- The following benefits will be provided to Students of Primary Schools under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme:-Free Breakfast will be provided to all Primary School Students.
- Breakfast has 13 Types of Food Items which will be distributed among Students.
- Free Breakfast will be distributed daily from Monday to Friday on School Working Days.
- Days
- Menu Type
- Breakfast Food Items
- MondayUppama Type
- Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Vermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Tuesday
- Khichadi Type
- Rava Vegetable Kitchadi.
- Vermicelli Vegetable Kitchadi.
- Sorghum Vegetable Kitchadi.
- Wheat Rava Vegetable Kitchadi.
- Wednesday
- Pongal Type
- Rava Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Thursday
- Uppama Type
- Vermicelli Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Rice Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Friday
- Sweet Type
- Sweet Pongal.
- Rava Kesari.
- Vermicelli Kesari.
Who can apply
- Benefit will be provided only to Students.
- Students should be Studying in the Government of Tamil Nadu Schools.
- Students of Class 1st to Class 5th will only be eligible.
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How to apply
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There is no need to apply anywhere for the Tamil Nadu Government's Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme.
Student will get the breakfast (scheme benefits) at their school.
Common questions
What is Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme?
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme is that Breakfast will be provided to primary school children from 1st to 5th standard studying in Government schools on all school working days.
What is Eligibility criteria for the scheme?
Students should be Studying in the Government of Tamil Nadu Schools. and Only Students of Class 1st to Class 5th are Eligible for Free Breakfast.
How can I apply online for a scheme?
There is no need to apply anywhere for Tamil Nadu Government's Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme.
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
The scheme is designed for all government school students in Tamil Nadu, from primary to higher secondary levels, irrespective of their economic background.
What is the objective of the Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme?
The primary goal is to address malnutrition and enhance the overall health and well-being of school children by ensuring they receive a nutritious breakfast before starting their day.
How frequently is the breakfast served to students?
The breakfast is provided to students on a daily basis, ensuring a consistent and regular nutritional intake throughout the school week.
Is there any cost or fee associated with the Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme?
No, the breakfast is provided free of cost to the students as part of the government's commitment to improving the nutritional status of school-going children.
How has the scheme impacted school attendance and academic performance?
The scheme aims to improve school attendance, concentration levels, and overall academic performance by addressing hunger-related issues among students.