Tamil Nadu Social Justice Dept. raises food allowance for students in hostels, residential schools
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The higher food allowance will directly improve daily nutrition for over a thousand students living in government‑run hostels, easing financial pressure on families.
The government of Tamil Nadu has announced an increase in the monthly food budget for pupils residing in hostels and residential schools run by the Social Justice department. This financial enhancement applies to a total of 1,169 distinct student hostels across the region. To support the higher meal costs, authorities have allocated a total budget of 29.41 crore rupees. Officials hope the additional funding will improve the quality and quantity of meals provided to the youth relying on these residential facilities for their daily nutrition.
Tamil Nadu's Department of Social Justice administers welfare schemes for disadvantaged communities, including funding for food allowances in school and college hostels under the Directorate of Adi Dravidar Welfare.
- •Follow reports on how quickly the increased funds are disbursed to the 1,169 hostels
- •Watch for any additional adjustments to student welfare budgets in upcoming budget sessions