M.K. Stalin launches expansion of breakfast scheme

M.K. Stalin launches expansion of breakfast scheme

Daily Current Affairs   /   M.K. Stalin launches expansion of breakfast scheme

Change Language English Hindi

Category : State Published on: September 01 2023

Share on facebook
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the expansion of the State government’s flagship Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme to benefit 17 lakh students of classes 1 to 5, studying in 31,008 government schools across the State, at a cost of ₹404.41 crore.
  • A survey conducted among 10 lakh children, of less than six years of age, in urban areas, to check their nutritional status revealed that nearly 92,000 were malnourished.
  • The government provided nutrient supplements to them, and as a result, 62,000 children recovered from malnutrition.
  • The objective of the breakfast scheme was to eradicate hunger by enhancing the nutritional status and reducing malnutrition among children.
  • This scheme would also reduce the burden on working mothers and increase the attendance and retention of children in schools.
Recent Post's
  • Tennis player Vaishnavi Adkar became the first Indian woman since 2009 to reach a W100 final at the ITF Bengaluru, jumping over 200 places in the WTA rankings.

    Read More....
  • The Manipuri film ‘Boong’ made history by winning the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA Awards in London.

    Read More....
  • Palamu Tiger Reserve launched the ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ initiative, appointing women from 17 villages as forest ambassadors to lead conservation and anti-poaching efforts.

    Read More....
  • The Karnataka government is considering a ban or restriction on mobile phone usage for children under 16 to tackle digital addiction and mental health concerns.

    Read More....
  • IndiGo has appointed Capt. Rohit Rikhye as the new Head of its Operations Control Centre following major operational disruptions and regulatory penalties in late 2025.

    Read More....
  • The 475-year-old Vasai Cathedral in Maharashtra has won the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit for its exceptional community-led restoration.

    Read More....
  • The UAE has introduced advanced gene therapy programs to treat the genetic causes of autism and rare neurodegenerative brain disorders in children.

    Read More....
  • At the 79th BAFTA Awards, 'One Battle After Another' won six trophies including Best Film, while Paul Thomas Anderson secured his first Best Director win.

    Read More....
  • World Peace and Understanding Day was observed on February 23, 2026, marking the 121st anniversary of the first Rotary International meeting.

    Read More....
  • Gujarat signed a ₹25,000 crore MoU with L&T Vyoma to establish a 250 MW green AI-ready data center at the Dholera Special Investment Region.

    Read More....