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The present study titled "Impact Study on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme" aims to examine the effectiveness of the breakfast scheme introduced by the Government of Tamil Nadu in improving the nutritional status, school attendance, and academic performance of primary school children. The scheme was launched to address classroom hunger and enhance student participation in government schools. This study adopts a descriptive research design to analyze the impact of the scheme among beneficiaries in Coimbatore District. A total of 60 respondents including students, parents, and teachers were selected using convenient sampling method. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews, while secondary data were gathered from journals, books, and government reports. The findings reveal that the scheme has significantly improved students' attendance, punctuality, energy levels, and concentration in classrooms. It also reduced the financial burden on parents and improved the nutritional intake of children. However, certain challenges such as need for menu variety and limited community participation were observed. The study concludes that the Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme is a highly effective social welfare initiative contributing to child development and educational outcomes. It recommends strengthening awareness, improving food variety, and enhancing monitoring mechanisms for better implementation.