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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Weekly Chicken biriyani in mid-day meal? Tamil Nadu CM Vijay considers big government schools meal upgrade
School Education Minister Rajmohan highlighted plans to revamp the existing school breakfast menu. He said the government intends to replace repetitive items such as wheat and rava 'upma' with more nutritious and appetising alternatives.
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TVK Govt Mulls Weekly Chicken Biryani For Students Under Noon Meal Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government is considering a proposal to introduce chicken biryani once a week under the State’s noon meal scheme for school students, School Education Minister Rajmohan said on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, as reported in Hindustan Times. Speaking to reporters, the minister traced the evolution of Tamil Nadu’s school meal programme through successive governments and said he had proposed adding chicken biryani as the next step. “The Jus…
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.
Weekly chicken biryani on menu? CM Vijay eyes big mid-day meal upgrade
School Education Minister Raj Mohan has proposed serving chicken biryani once a week in government schools under Tamil Nadu's mid-day meal scheme. The plan is awaiting Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's decision as the state also looks to revamp its breakfast menu.
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