Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced a free breakfast and lunch programme for students from Nursery to Class 12. The initiative aims to improve nutrition among students and support families, especially where parents have limited time to prepare meals. The CM said the government spends about Rs 27,000 crore annually on education and considers it an investment.

Telangana: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that his government has introduced a breakfast and lunch programme for students from Nursery to class 12. Speaking after the inauguration of a new plant for the 'Balamrutham' scheme, he said it is a step towards ensuring a 'developed and healthy Telangana'.

He said the scheme has been introduced as parents of underprivileged children have to leave for work in the morning, leaving mothers with insufficient time to prepare breakfast.

Education investment focus

The CM highlighted that the state government spends about Rs 27,000 crore annually on education. It is taking all measures to upgrade the infrastructure and academic standards in government schools on par with corporate educational institutions.