Overview

• The new phase launches on August 26 with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attending as the special guest.
• Coverage now extends to government and government-aided primary schools in urban areas across Tamil Nadu.
• After this expansion, the scheme will serve 20.59 lakh students, building on earlier scale-ups in August 2023 and July 2024.
• Chief Minister M. K. Stalin cast the initiative as part of Tamil Nadu’s welfare legacy, calling breakfast a foundation for growth.
• Educationists expect improved concentration, attendance and nutrition, with the effort complementing midday meals, free uniforms and textbook support.