Kalaignar Breakfast Scheme — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Kalaignar Breakfast Scheme

कलाइगनर ब्रेकफास्ट योजना

School Education Department, Tamil Nadu

💰 Benefit: Free breakfast every school day for students

iAbout This Scheme

Free nutritious breakfast provided every school day to students in government primary schools across Tamil Nadu, addressing child hunger and improving school attendance and learning outcomes.

🎁Key Benefits

Free breakfast every school day (Monday–Friday)
Nutritious menu including upma, pongal, rava kichadi with sambar
Reduces hunger-related dropout rates
Covers all government primary school students (Classes 1–5)

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Students enrolled in Tamil Nadu government primary schools (Classes 1–5)
2
No income or caste restriction — universal for government school students
3
Must be present in school on the day of breakfast

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📝How to Apply

Enroll in Government School

Admit the child to a Tamil Nadu government primary school.

Automatic Enrollment

All enrolled students are automatically covered; no separate application needed.

Daily Breakfast at School

Breakfast is served at school premises before first period every school day.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Does this scheme cover private aided schools?

Currently the scheme covers only government-run primary schools. Private aided schools are not covered.

Is this scheme available in all districts?

Yes, the scheme has been rolled out across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.

Required Documents

School enrollment record
No separate application required — automatic for enrolled students

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

School enrollment record
No separate application required — automatic for enrolled students

Kalaignar Breakfast Scheme

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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