Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme renamed, expanded to cover Classes 6-8

Exam-focused facts from the 25 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme as the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme.
The scheme will be expanded to cover students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and aided schools from September 17, 2026.
The expansion will add about 15.14 lakh middle school students, bringing the total beneficiaries to 35 lakh across 37,447 schools.
The government approved an additional expenditure of ₹343.55 crore, with ₹217.63 crore sanctioned for the current financial year.
The breakfast includes items like Upma, Kichadi, Pongal, and Rava Kesari on Fridays, providing about 293 calories, 9.85 grams of protein, iron, and calcium.