MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, on Friday began the second phase of the “CM’s Breakfast” program in state government schools. In order to kick off the program in the Nagapattinam district, CM Stalin shared a meal and some chocolates with some students from the Panchayat Union Middle School in Thirukkuvalai.
“I believe today is the best day and am so proud to introduce this breakfast scheme here. Late Karunanidhi (former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu) has introduced and benefitted Thirukkuvalai with a lot of good schemes. As Karunanidhi’s son, I am very proud to initiate this scheme here,” Stalin said while addressing the function.
He said that this scheme aims to reduce hunger, and added that hunger should not be a barrier to education.
“There is nothing more important than education and no one can take it away from us, so students should concentrate on studies. No one should miss education because of hunger that is why our government has allotted funds for this scheme. The government has invested funds to improve the knowledge and create motivation for the students, this investment will definitely be beneficial to the country,” CM said.
The Chief Minister also urged the officers and those in charge of food preparation to treat the students with the same level of respect as their own children. “There are cunning rulers who erect barriers to education in the name of national education policy and in the name of NEET. I humbly request that you treat the students here as you would treat your own children at home, officers and cooks, he said. In addition, Stalin stated that he would introduce a program for women’s rights the following week, in honor of the birth anniversary of the former chief minister Annadurai. The program aims to give them financial support.