TN Govt Sanctions Rs 9.27 Crore For Children’s Day Cakes For 61.84 Lakh Students

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Tamil Nadu government will distribute cakes and greeting cards to more than 61.84 lakh students studying in government and government-aided schools across the state on the occasion of Children’s Day on Friday.

The state government has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore for the initiative, following the directions of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. A total of 61,84,566 students across primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools will receive cakes along with greeting cards bearing the Chief Minister’s signature.

The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) floated tenders and procured the cakes from four major manufacturers to ensure timely distribution.

Under the distribution plan, students in 12 districts Mayiladuthurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, The Nilgiris, Erode, Namakkal and Karur will receive two packets of cake weighing a total of 45 grams per student.

In the remaining districts, each student will be given one 45-gram packet.

The Food Safety Department has inspected the stocks and certified their quality. Chief Educational Officers, District Educational Officers and Block Educational Officers have been coordinating the dispatch to ensure the supplies reach schools between November 10 and 12.

School authorities have also been instructed to maintain hygienic and safe storage conditions until the distribution.

District collectors, district monitoring officers and special vigilance teams will oversee the distribution process on Friday to ensure the initiative is implemented smoothly across the state.

Chief Minister Vijay will personally distribute cakes and greeting cards to students and extend his Children’s Day wishes on November 13.