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Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme
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Launched 2022. Free breakfast every school day for government school children; the scheme was extended to some state-aided urban schools in 2025. A new state government took office in May 2026 and reportedly renamed some programmes, so confirm the current name, amount and rules on the official Tamil Nadu portal.
Please double-check. This scheme record has not yet been verified by our editors against the official source. Amounts and rules may be out of date, so confirm on the official website before you apply.
🎁 Benefits
- Free nutritious breakfast on school days
✅ Who can apply
- Children in Classes 1 to 5 (and extended groups) of government and aided schools in Tamil Nadu
📎 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Tamil Nadu residence proof / smart ration card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Documents specific to the scheme (income, community, marks as applicable)
🧭 How to apply
- Apply through the concerned department, taluk office / e-Sevai centre or the official Tamil Nadu portal
- Keep ration card, Aadhaar and bank details ready
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