Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that his govt will study possibility of introducing Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme in Punjab.
Punjab CM Mann : Speaking at the event to mark the scheme’s expansion into urban areas, Mann said it was a moment of great pride and personal satisfaction to be part of the occasion. Paying tribute to former Tamil Nadu CM M. Karunanidhi, he called him a towering leader who always fought for states’ rights and lauded CM M.K. Stalin for carrying forward his father’s legacy with equal commitment.
Thanking the people of Tamil Nadu and CM Stalin for inviting him as Chief Guest, Mann said the gesture was not only a personal honor but also a proud moment for all Punjabis. He noted that under the scheme, breakfast is now served in all government-aided urban schools, after having been successfully implemented in rural primary schools since September 2022, benefiting over 1.75 million children. He said the Punjab Cabinet will now deliberate on launching a similar program in the state.
Mann praised the scheme’s impact in Tamil Nadu, citing better attendance, improved learning, reduced malnutrition, and lower disease rates among children. He stressed that such welfare measures are crucial for marginalized communities, adding that education and healthcare remain the s top priorities.
Highlighting Punjab’s progress, he said government schools are being upgraded into “Schools of Eminence,” and Punjab recently topped the Government of India’s National Achievement Survey. He shared that hundreds of government school students have cleared NEET and JEE exams. He also mentioned special buses for girls, overseas training for principals and teachers, and the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, which will provide free treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family, benefiting over three crore people. Mann said 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics are already functional, treating about 70,000 patients daily, with 200 more to be launched soon.
He asserted that, like Tamil Nadu, Punjab is working with missionary zeal to transform governance and create a vibrant “Rangla Punjab.” Mann invited CM Stalin to visit Punjab, describing him as a “true mass leader” respected for his vision and pro-people policies.
In contrast, Mann criticized the national leadership, accusing it of misleading the public with hollow slogans and unfulfilled promises like “acche din” and the ₹15 lakh pledge. He warned that such false assurances have weakened public trust in politics and are a worrying sign for democracy.