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- Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Rajamohan has said the government is considering serving chicken biryani once a week as lunch in government schools under the midday meal scheme, with a proposal submitted to the Chief Minister.
- Experts and educationists have warned of practical challenges, including food safety and storage of meat, choking risks for young children from bones, the need for vegetarian alternatives, hygiene concerns from food waste attracting dogs, and the burden on single-teacher schools.
- Nutritionists note that biryani's value depends on the proportion of meat, rice, oil and salt, and that the existing meal scheme already provides specified calories and protein.
- The minister has clarified that only consideration is underway and a final decision will be taken after wider consultations.
What to watch next
- Whether the state government announces a final decision on weekly chicken biryani after consultations
- How the plan addresses vegetarian alternatives and food safety if implemented
- Progress on broader school reforms the minister said were proposed to the Chief Minister
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