Tamil Nadu Weighs Weekly Chicken Biryani in Schools' Menu
School education minister A Rajmohan said the proposal has been placed before the chief minister and is under consideration.
- On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu officials announced they are considering introducing chicken biryani once a week under the state midday meal scheme, School Education Minister Rajmohan confirmed.
- Representatives from more than 80 teacher associations requested the change during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, while also urging improved rice quality and expanded meal schemes through Class 12.
- Rajmohan submitted the proposal to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for review, referencing the state's nutritional legacy under leaders Kamaraj, Karunanidhi, Ramachandran, and Jayalalithaa.
- If approved, the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department will manage implementation while the government replaces repetitive breakfast items like wheat and rava upma with more nutritious alternatives.
- Rajmohan criticized the Union government for withholding education funds, stating "it is an investment in knowledge" and that blocking financial support is "entirely unacceptable" for the state's future.
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Continuing the tradition of Kamal Nath, Karunanidhi, MGR, and Jayalalithaa, the new Tamil Nadu government may make major changes to the school meal menu. If CM Vijay approves, government school children will receive chicken biryani every week.
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Hindustan TimesTN govt considering proposal for weekly chicken biryani in school meals: Minister Rajmohan
Chennai, Jul 29 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu government is evaluating a proposal to serve chicken biryani once a week to students under the state’s noon-meal scheme, Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Rajmohan said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters here, he said, “The Justice Party brought food, the Kamaraj rule made it a midday meal, […]
Tamil Nadu weighs weekly chicken biryani in schools' menu
Tamil Nadu's school education minister proposed serving chicken biryani weekly. This proposal is currently under review by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The government also plans to enhance the existing school breakfast menu. Repetitive items like upma will be replaced with nutritious alternatives. Minister Rajmohan criticized the Union government for withholding educational funds.
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