SchemesWednesday, 16 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes VI-VIII from September 22, 2026
Tamil Nadu will launch the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes VI to VIII on September 22, 2026, with rollout in all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government deferred the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to September 22, when Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will launch it in Chennai for students of Classes VI to VIII.
Key specifics
- Original launch date was September 17, 2026, but it was deferred to September 22, 2026.
- The scheme will cover students of Classes VI to VIII in Chennai on September 22.
- Rollout will take place in all districts except Chengalpattu and Tiruppur.
- Chengalpattu and Tiruppur are excluded because the Model Code of Conduct is in force for bypolls to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly segments.
- The launch was linked to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s official overseas visit to London.
Exam lens
TNPSC scheme-based question, date and place recall, expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, Classes VI to VIII, September 22, 2026, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruppur, Madurantakam, Dharapuram.