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3 Years of the Breakfast Scheme by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
In 1920, the first mid-day meal for school children was served by Sir Pitti Theagaraya of the Justice Party (the first Dravidian party).
In 1955, Thiru K. Kamaraj relaunched it widely across the state, inspired by Periyar and the ideals of the Justice Party.
In 1982, Thiru M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) enhanced the scheme and rebranded it as the Sathunavu (Nutritious Meal) Scheme.
In 1989, Thiru Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi added eggs to the meals, improving nutritional value.
In 2013, Thirumigu J. Jayalalithaa transformed it into a variety meal scheme, introducing a weekly menu.
In 2022, Thiru M. K. Stalin launched the Breakfast Scheme in all government schools — a major leap in student welfare.
For over 102 years, Tamil Nadu has prioritized student welfare, and for 106 years, the Dravidian movement has upheld social justice — these are the very foundations of the state’s excellence in education and development.
While we congratulate Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for this landmark achievement in his political career, it's also our duty to honor the Dravidian legacy that laid the path — one of social justice and student-centered governance.
Congratulations, Chief Minister.
Today, your name is etched in the hall of fame.
You now stand alongside the greatest Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu.
Way to go.
📊 Tamil Nadu Beats Europe in Poverty Reduction!
As per @NITIAayog MPI 2023, #TamilNadu Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index is 2.20%, lower than many developed countries! 🔥
🔻 Tamil Nadu (India): 2.20%
🔸 Italy: 2.39%
🔸 Sweden: 2.42%
🔸 Spain: 3.46%
🔸 Luxembourg: 4.19%
🔸 Brazil: 4.29%
🔸 Ireland: 15.06%
(Source: World Bank, Poverty & Inequality Platform)
📚 Even Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen noted in the “Development as Freedom” book, how state like Tamil Nadu have social indicators that resemble high-income countries, largely due to proactive public policy and investment in welfare.
This is no accident; it's the result of inclusive Dravidian governance rooted in equality, dignity, and access.
✅ Universal PDS
✅ Women-led SHGs
✅ Noon meal scheme
✅ Public health & education access
✅ Focused implementation of SDG goals
💡 While the rest of the world debates inequality, Tamil Nadu quietly proves that strong social infrastructure works.
🏆 Tamil Nadu doesn’t just grow economically, it grows equally, leaving no one behind. From metropolitan to remote villages, people live with dignity, access, and awareness.
📌 A lesson for many nations: Development is not just about GDP — it's about giving every person the power to live freely and fairly.
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The only existing species of herbivorous mammal that lives exclusively in the sea.