Children's Day 2026: CM Vijay Distributes Cakes and Greeting Cards to Students in Chennai

Children`s Day celebrations were held at government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay participating in an event at Chennai Middle School in Kolathur constituency on Friday, November 13, 2026.

During the programme, Chief Minister Vijay personally visited students and distributed cakes along with special Children`s Day greeting cards. The cards carried the encouraging message, "All is Well.. Confident ah irunga," along with Children`s Day wishes.

The initiative was organised to make the occasion memorable for schoolchildren across the state.

CM Vijay Interacts with Students in Kolathur School

During his visit to Chennai Middle School in Kolathur, Vijay distributed cakes to students and extended his Children`s Day greetings.

The event also featured students dressed as prominent historical and literary personalities.

A student dressed as freedom fighter Velu Nachiyar was invited to speak in front of the Chief Minister. Vijay appreciated her performance with applause.

Similarly, a student dressed as Tamil poet Mahakavi Bharathiyar was encouraged to speak. The Chief Minister applauded and appreciated the student`s participation.

The interaction made the Children`s Day celebration special for students attending the programme.

Rs 9.27 Crore Allocated for Children`s Day Cake Distribution

As part of the statewide Children`s Day celebrations, the Tamil Nadu Government allocated Rs 9.27 crore for purchasing and distributing cakes to 61,84,566 beneficiaries.

The distribution covered students studying in government and government-aided primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools across Tamil Nadu.

The initiative was implemented following instructions from Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to celebrate Children`s Day with students across the state.

FSSAI-Standard Cakes Procured for Students

According to the government announcement, cakes were procured through a tender process conducted by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation.

Based on the tender process, four companies were selected to supply cakes meeting Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) quality standards.

Children`s Day greeting cards were also distributed to students as part of the celebrations.

Children`s Day Celebrations Across Tamil Nadu

Government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu participated in the celebrations, with cake distribution and special greeting cards arranged for students.

The statewide initiative covered more than 61 lakh beneficiaries and involved a government allocation of Rs 9.27 crore.

The Kolathur school event, where Vijay personally interacted with students a and appreciated their performances, was one of the highlights of the Children`s Day celebrations in Chennai.