Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art central kitchen that will provide nutritious breakfast to 27 lakh schoolchildren, marking a landmark welfare move across the state.

Key Takeaways

  • 27 lakh students will receive daily breakfast
  • 44,107 beneficiaries across 879 government schools in Khammam
  • Singareni Collieries CSR funds the kitchen construction

Khammam, July 27, 2026 – Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka inaugurated a cutting‑edge centralised community kitchen of the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) in Madhira, designed to serve breakfast to 27 lakh government and residential school students statewide.

The 8,000‑sq‑ft facility, provided by the state government, was built with CSR funding from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). HKMCF will operate the kitchen, delivering hot meals to 44,107 children across 879 government schools in 16 mandals of Khammam district.

Vikramarka emphasized that welfare schemes are “investments in human capital,” not freebies. The program targets 20 lakh government‑school pupils and 7 lakh residential‑school students, aiming to boost nutrition, physical and mental development, and learning outcomes.

To diversify nutrition, milk will be served three days a week and ragi malt on the other three days, ensuring a balanced diet for children throughout the week.

Historical Background

While Telangana has launched several child‑nutrition initiatives in the past, this is the first large‑scale, centrally managed kitchen model covering the entire state, moving beyond fragmented local efforts.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that consistent breakfast intake can boost academic performance by up to 15%, making this initiative a potential game‑changer for educational outcomes in the region.

"Providing a nutritious breakfast directly improves concentration and attendance among schoolchildren," said Prof. Anjali Singh, expert in educational psychology.
Did You Know?: Only a handful of Indian states have piloted school‑breakfast programs; Telangana’s rollout is the most expansive to date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Which students will benefit from the scheme?

Answer: All government and residential school children, with a focus on poor, Dalit, tribal, and backward‑class families.

Question 2: How will food quality be ensured?

Answer: HKMCF’s modern kitchen follows strict food‑safety standards and continuous monitoring to guarantee nutritional quality.