Chennai 26 Aug 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann arrived in Chennai today. He attended the event organized to mark the launch of the CM Breakfast Scheme in government schools of Chennai and also had breakfast with the children.
While addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that he would discuss with his cabinet about implementing this scheme in Punjab as well.
He remarked that Punjabis feed the entire country, and people in Punjab also enjoy South Indian food. “Our Punjabi meals are a bit heavy, like parathas, butter, and lassi, but South Indian food is very healthy for children,” he said.
The Chief Minister further added that many poor mothers, who have to go to work, often cannot send their children to school due to worries about arranging food. But with this scheme, they will no longer have to worry about their children’s meals.
Summary:
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attended the ‘Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme’ ceremony in Chennai, highlighting inter-state collaboration and the importance of nutrition initiatives for children’s health and education.