Tamil Nadu Noon Meal Scheme (Kalaignar Extension)

iAbout This Scheme

Flagship nutritious midday meal programme providing free lunch to students in Classes 1–10 in government and aided schools, and also to children in Anganwadis across Tamil Nadu.

🎁Key Benefits

• Free nutritious lunch every school day
• Includes rice, sambar, vegetable curry, eggs (thrice weekly)
• Covers Classes 1–10 in all government and aided schools
• Anganwadi children also covered
• Addresses malnutrition and boosts school attendance

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  All students in government and government-aided schools Classes 1–10
• 2
  Children enrolled in Tamil Nadu Anganwadi centres

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions