The Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme is an initiative by the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment, Tamil Nadu Government. The scheme provides free breakfast to primary school children (from 1st to 5th standard) studying in Government schools across Tamil Nadu on all school working days. Initially, the scheme focused on areas with high anemia prevalence, economically backward blocks, tribal habitations, and inaccessible areas. Currently, it covers 1,14,095 primary school children in 1545 Government schools with an allocated cost of ₹33.56 crores, and it is set to expand in phases.
Benefits
- Free Breakfast:
- Provided daily (Monday to Friday) on school working days.
- Variety:
- Breakfast menu consists of 13 types of food items distributed in different categories:
- Monday (Uppama Type): Options include Rava Uppama, Vermicelli Uppama, Rice Uppama, and Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Tuesday (Khichadi Type): Options include Rava Vegetable Khichadi, Vermicelli Vegetable Khichadi, Sorghum Vegetable Khichadi, and Wheat Rava Vegetable Khichadi.
- Wednesday (Pongal Type): Options include Rava Pongal and regular Pongal with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Thursday (Uppama Type): Options include Vermicelli Uppama, Rice Uppama, Rava Uppama, and Wheat Rava Uppama with Vegetable Sambhar.
- Friday (Sweet Type): Options include Sweet Pongal, Rava Kesari, and Vermicelli Kesari.
- Breakfast menu consists of 13 types of food items distributed in different categories:
Eligibility Criteria
- Student Status:
- Only students studying in Government schools of Tamil Nadu are eligible.
- Class Requirement:
- The scheme benefits students from Class 1st to Class 5th.
Application Process
- No Application Required:
- There is no need for students or parents to apply online or offline. The scheme is automatically implemented through the schools, and students receive the breakfast directly at their school.
Documents Required
- None:
- As every student enrolled in Tamil Nadu Government Schools from Class 1st to Class 5th is eligible, no additional documents are required to avail of the benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme?
It is a government initiative providing free breakfast to primary school students in Tamil Nadu Government schools. -
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Students from Class 1st to Class 5th in Tamil Nadu Government Schools. -
How can I apply online for the scheme?
There is no online application process; the benefits are automatically provided through the school. -
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to improve nutrition, support health, and encourage better attendance and academic performance among young students. -
How frequently is the breakfast served to students?
Breakfast is served daily (Monday to Friday) on school working days. -
Is there any cost or fee associated with the scheme?
No, the breakfast is provided free of cost. -
How has the scheme impacted school attendance and academic performance?
While specific impacts can vary, the scheme is designed to improve nutrition, which in turn is expected to positively influence attendance and academic performance.