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Telangana has launched a Breakfast and Milk Scheme for government school and junior college students. Nearly 29 lakh students from pre-primary to Class 12 will benefit. The initiative aims to improve nutrition, attendance and learning outcomes. It was launched by Minister Ponnam Prabhakar in Hyderabad’s Khairatabad area.

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has introduced a statewide Breakfast and Milk Scheme for students studying in government schools and junior colleges, aiming to improve nutrition, attendance and learning outcomes. The initiative was launched on June 15, coinciding with the reopening of schools for the 2026–27 academic year.

According to reports by , the scheme covers students from pre-primary classes to Class 12 and is expected to benefit nearly 29 lakh students across the state. Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar formally launched the programme at the Government High School near Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad’s Khairatabad area.

As part of the launch, textbooks and notebooks were distributed to students. The initiative has been introduced alongside the state’s “Badi Bata” enrolment drive, which aims to increase admissions in government schools, bring back dropouts and encourage parents to opt for public education institutions.

The government has also made arrangements to distribute uniforms, shoes, socks, neckties, belts and other essential materials to students in government and residential educational institutions, including Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, BC, SC, ST and minority residential schools. According to South First, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to ensure the quality of fabric used for school uniforms.