The Telangana government announced a breakfast scheme for students from pre-primary to intermediate and extended the Mid-Day Meal Scheme to junior colleges from 2026-27. The budget also includes insurance, health cover, scholarships, and welfare measures to boost nutrition, education, and social security.

Hyderabad: In a landmark welfare decision, a Mid-Day Meal Scheme for higher secondary students and breakfast scheme for students from pre-primary to intermediate will be implemented across Telangana from the academic year 2026-27.

This was announced in the state budget for 2026-27 presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, in the Telangana Assembly on Friday.

He stated that the Telangana government will extend the Mid-Day Meal Scheme to students pursuing higher secondary education in government junior colleges.

The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government also decided to launch the breakfast scheme across the state for students studying from pre-primary to intermediate, with quality nutrition.