TN CM Breakfast Scheme — Free Breakfast for Students
Tamil Nadu CM Breakfast Scheme provides free nutritious breakfast to government school students from Class 1-5 each school day. No registration needed.
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What is Tamil Nadu CM Breakfast Scheme?
Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme is Tamil Nadu's innovative school welfare programme that provides free nutritious breakfast to students in Classes 1 to 5 in government schools every school day. Launched in 2022, the scheme aims to:
- Reduce hunger and improve classroom concentration
- Improve school enrollment and attendance
- Address malnutrition among children
Key Benefits
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Who gets it | All students in Classes 1–5 in government schools |
| Meal | Nutritious hot breakfast (daily) |
| Cost | Completely free — no fees, no BPL card needed |
| Days | All working school days |
| Time | Before class hours |
| Combined with | PM POSHAN (mid-day meal) — students get both breakfast and lunch |
What is Served
The breakfast menu (varies by day) typically includes:
- Pongal (sweet or savoury) + sambar
- Upma + chutney
- Idli/dosa + chutney
- Rava khichdi
- Egg (on protein-days, in districts where applicable)
- Milk + banana (some days)
Who is Eligible?
All students enrolled in Classes 1 to 5 in government schools in Tamil Nadu. No income limit, no BPL card, no registration needed. Every enrolled student automatically gets the breakfast.
How to Access
- Enroll your child in any Tamil Nadu government school
- The school provides breakfast before morning classes start
- No separate registration or form is needed
Expansion to Higher Classes
After initial success in Classes 1–5:
- The scheme is being expanded to Classes 6–8 in select districts
- Government-aided schools are also being included in later phases
Check with your local school for current coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. My child goes to a private school. Can she get the CM Breakfast?
No. The scheme is for government school students only. Private school students are not included.
2. My child is in Class 6. Does she get breakfast?
The scheme started with Classes 1–5. Expansion to Class 6 and above is being phased in. Check with your school if Class 6 is now included in your district.
3. Do children also get the mid-day meal (PM POSHAN) in addition to breakfast?
Yes! Both PM POSHAN (lunch) and CM Breakfast Scheme (breakfast) operate in government schools. Children receive two meals per day at government primary schools in Tamil Nadu.
4. Who prepares the breakfast?
Breakfast is prepared by Women's Self Help Groups (SHGs) contracted by the school management committee. This also creates income for SHG members.
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| TN School Education Dept | tnschools.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu Government | tn.gov.in |
| School mid-day meal (PM POSHAN) | pmposhan.education.gov.in |
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