Tamil Nadu to Celebrate Children's Day in Government Schools; Chief Minister Vijay to Distribute Cakes and Greeting Cards

Tamil Nadu is celebrating Children`s Day on November 13, 2026, with special events organised across government and government-aided schools. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will participate in the celebrations at a government school in Perambur, Chennai, and distribute cakes and greeting cards to students.

Government Allocates ₹9.27 Crore for Children`s Day Celebrations

To mark Children`s Day this year, the Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹9.27 crore to distribute cakes to a total of 61,84,566 students studying in government and government-aided schools across the state.

The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation invited tenders for the supply of cakes. Following the tender process, samples from four major companies were submitted for inspection.

Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department tested the samples to ensure that the cakes met Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements.

After the quality checks, the cakes were arranged for safe storage and distribution along with greeting cards to students on Friday, November 13.

Chief Minister Vijay to Attend Celebration in Perambur

Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will attend the Children`s Day celebration at Chennai Middle School in Maduma Nagar, Perambur, at 10:00 AM on Friday.

During the event, he will personally distribute cakes and greeting cards to students.

Following the event, cakes will be distributed to students across government and government-aided schools throughout Tamil Nadu.

Education Department Ensures Safe Storage and Distribution

In an official statement, the School Education Department said that special arrangements had been made to ensure the safe storage and distribution of cakes.

Chief Educational Officers, District Educational Officers, Block Educational Officers and regional managers of the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation have jointly inspected the storage facilities and schools.

Officials have been instructed to ensure that cakes are stored in clean and hygienic conditions, free from rats, insects and other pests.

The inspections are intended to ensure that all students receive safe, hygienic and quality-assured cakes as part of this year`s Children`s Day celebrations.