Telangana Launches Breakfast Scheme for All Govt School Students
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Telangana's government has introduced a breakfast program for students from pre-primary to 12th grade in government schools and junior colleges. The initiative, launched in Hyderabad on June 15, 2026, coincided with the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Students received textbooks and notebooks along with the breakfast program. The scheme includes a variety of food items, including millet-based options, served from Monday to Saturday. Milk or ragi jawa is also provided as part of the meal. The program will be implemented in phases across the state, starting with 1,302 institutions. The Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Trust and Manna Trust are involved in the first phase of the initiative. The minister emphasized the importance of nutritious meals for student well-being.
The initiative aims to improve student health and academic performance by ensuring access to regular, nutritious meals.
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