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School Children Nutrition Education Tamil Nadu

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Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme Tamil Nadu

School Education Dept, Tamil Nadu

Free nutritious breakfast for Class 1–5 government school children to improve attendance and reduce malnutrition in Tamil Nadu

Sep 2022

Launch

School children class 1-5

Beneficiaries

⏱ Last updated: May 2026

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Overview & About

Free nutritious breakfast for Class 1–5 government school children to improve attendance and reduce malnutrition in Tamil Nadu

CM Breakfast Scheme provides free, nutritious breakfast to over 17 lakh children studying in Classes 1–5 in government schools across Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to improve school attendance, reduce dropout rates, and address child malnutrition. Breakfast is served before the first class.

🍳 Key Facts

Beneficiaries 17 Lakh+ children

Schools 31,000+ government schools

Cost to student Free

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Benefits

Free nutritious breakfast every school day
Menu includes idli, pongal, upma, egg (alternating)
Served to ~17 lakh children in 31,000+ govt schools
Improves attendance and concentration

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Eligibility Criteria

Students of Classes 1–5 in Tamil Nadu government schools
No application needed — automatic enrollment

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Required Documents

No documents required — auto-covered for enrolled government school students

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How to Apply

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No application needed

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All Class 1–5 students in government schools automatically receive breakfast

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Served before first period every school day

↗ Apply on Official Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this available in private schools? ▾

No, only government school students in Classes 1–5 are covered under this scheme.

↗ Apply on Official Website

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Beneficiaries 17 Lakh+ children

Schools 31,000+ government schools

Cost to student Free

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For queries, visit the official ministry website or call the helpline.

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