Chicken biryani for mid-day meal in Tamil Nadu schools? ‘Even prisoner in jail gets...’ — what CM Vijay's minister said
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme for students of classes VI to VIII here on September 22.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to introduce chicken biryani as an option in mid-day meals for students in government schools, following a pilot phase. School Education Minister Rajmohan Arumugam stated that the decision will depend on factors such as hygiene, food safety, and logistics. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast scheme for students of classes VI to VIII on September 22.
The minister emphasized that even prisoners in jails receive chicken biryani, suggesting that students should also have access to this meal if hygiene and safety standards are met. The initiative aims to offer a diverse menu while addressing nutritional needs, with a pilot project planned to evaluate the feasibility of the expansion. A decision on launching the expanded scheme was made during a meeting chaired by Vijay.
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