What do you get under Kamarajar Breakfast?
Free hot breakfast on every school working day for students of Class 1 to 8 in Government and Government-aided schools.
About 19.34 lakh children in Class 1 to 5 were covered, and about 15.14 lakh more in Class 6 to 8 from September 2026.
Kamarajar Breakfast: latest updates
- Chief Minister launched the expansion to Classes 6 to 8 at Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. official source
- Budget named the scheme after Perunthalaivar Kamarajar and set aside ₹710 crore for the expansion. official source
Who is eligible for Kamarajar Breakfast?
- Students of Class 1 to 5 in Government schools, and from September 2026 also Class 6 to 8 in Government and Government-aided schools.
- No application or income limit.
How to apply for Kamarajar Breakfast
- No application. Breakfast is served at school before classes; ask the headmaster if your child’s school is not yet covered.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Kamarajar Breakfast?
Students of Class 1 to 5 in Government schools, and from September 2026 also Class 6 to 8 in Government and Government-aided schools. No application or income limit.
How much do I get under Kamarajar Breakfast?
Free hot breakfast on every school working day for students of Class 1 to 8 in Government and Government-aided schools. About 19.34 lakh children in Class 1 to 5 were covered, and about 15.14 lakh more in Class 6 to 8 from September 2026.
How do I apply for Kamarajar Breakfast?
No application. Breakfast is served at school before classes; ask the headmaster if your child’s school is not yet covered. Official site: https://www.tnsocialwelfare.tn.gov.in/en/specilisationsnutritious-meal-programme/chief-ministers-breakfast-scheme
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Kamarajar Breakfast?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department Policy Note 2026-27
- Tamil Nadu Budget Speech 2026-27 (5 August 2026), Finance Department
- DIPR press release No. 713, 22 September 2026 (in Tamil)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.