On 25 August 2023, which State Government expanded its ongoing 'Breakfast Scheme' for students of classes 1 to 5, studying in 31,008 government schools across the State?

Correct option is B

• Tamil Nadu expanded its Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme on August 25, 2023, benefiting over 31,008 government schools across the state.
• This scheme was initially launched in September 2022 for students of government primary schools (classes 1 to 5).
• The objective is to combat malnutrition and ensure that students attend school regularly without suffering from hunger.
• Tamil Nadu has a strong history of pioneering mid-day meal schemes, with former CM K. Kamaraj being credited with launching the Mid-Day Meal Program in the 1950s.
  

• Tamil Nadu was the first Indian state to introduce a Mid-Day Meal Scheme in 1956, later adopted as a national policy.
• The breakfast scheme covers all government primary schools, ensuring nutritious meals for students.
• The Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹500 crore for the expansion of the scheme.
• The scheme aims to reduce dropout rates and improve student concentration in schools.

• Jharkhand : Runs the Mukhya Mantri Dal Bhat Yojana, providing affordable meals.
• Karnataka : Implemented the Ksheera Bhagya Scheme, providing free milk to school children.
• Goa : Runs the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, focusing on nutrition for school children.