Tamil Nadu government to distribute cakes to 61 lakh students
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore for the Children's Day initiative in government and government-aided schools.
The Tamil Nadu government will distribute cakes and greeting cards to 61,84,566 students in government and government-aided schools for Children's Day celebrations, according to Times Now.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore for the initiative, which includes greeting cards signed by the Chief Minister. While Children's Day is observed on November 14, schools in the state will hold programmes on November 13 because November 14 is a Saturday and a holiday.
Students in 12 districts, including Salem, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Erode, will receive two 45 gram packets of cake. Students in all other districts will receive a single 45 gram packet.
The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) procured the cakes from four major manufacturers. The Food Safety Department has inspected and certified the stocks to ensure quality control.
Chief Educational Officers, District Educational Officers, and Block Educational Officers are overseeing the dispatch to ensure delivery between November 10 and 12. District collectors and special vigilance teams will supervise the distribution on Friday.
Chief Minister Vijay is expected to personally distribute the cakes and greeting cards to students on November 13 to extend his wishes.