Telangana Unveils ₹720‑Crore Breakfast and Milk Scheme for 2.9 Million School Children

The state government of Telangana announced a new nutrition initiative for schoolchildren. The program allocates ₹720 crore to fund daily breakfast and milk. It targets 29 lakh students enrolled in government schools. Officials say the scheme aims to improve health and attendance. The rollout will begin in the upcoming academic term. Local suppliers have been invited to provide food items. The initiative aligns with broader national nutrition goals. Monitoring mechanisms will track participation and outcomes.