Tamil Nadu Education News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Implementing NEP impossible; no funding, infrastructure to support it: TN Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan
Mumbai, March 13: Amid a row erupted over three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan said that implementing the new education policy is impossible as there is no funding or infrastructure to support it.
New education policy is impossible today: Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan
Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan on Wednesday said that implementing the new education policy is impossible today as there is no funding or infrastructure to support it.
TN's education system produces top thinkers, it doesn't require any changes: Minister
Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has reaffirmed that the state’s education system does not require any changes, as it has consistently produced top professionals, thinkers, and innovators.
Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed NEP 2020: DMK's Anbil Mahesh refutes 'U-turn' claim
Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh on Wednesday refuted claims that Tamil Nadu has changed its stance on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, asserting that the state has consistently opposed the policy as it undermines Tamil Nadu's education model.
Union Education minister shares TN govt letter consenting to implement PM SHRI scheme
New Delhi, March 11: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that he stood by his earlier statement in the Lok Sabha that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government had taken a "U-turn" on implementing the centrally sponsored PM SHRI scheme, which seeks to strengthen schools managed by the Centre, State, or Local bodies. He also urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to" not view NEP 2020 from a political lens."
TN minister slams NEP as RSS-driven agenda, accuses Centre of withholding funds
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu school education minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, has strongly criticised the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it an “RSS-driven agenda” of the Union government rather than a genuine education policy.
NEP: Education Minister Pradhan accuses TN of taking U-turn; says Centre open to talks
New Delhi, March 10: Calling the opposition to the three-language formula a political stand, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Central government is open to discussion on the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
Take immediate action for students with special needs: TN BJP to CM Stalin
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad on Tuesday called upon state Chief Minister M.K Stalin to take immediate action to address the pressing issue of "inadequate support" for students with autism, disabilities, and special needs during exams.
TN would regress by 2000 years if NEP implemented in state: Stalin
Chennai, Feb 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly opposed the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in the state, warning that it would regress the state by 2,000 years.
Nothing but mockery of entire system: AIADMK blasts Centre, DMK over implementation of NEP in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, February 22: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) national spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Friday slammed both BJP-led NDA government at Centre and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over the implementation of three-language policy and the National Education Policy (NEP) in Tamil Nadu.
BJP's K Annamalai demands statewide survey in government schools on language preference
Chennai, February 21: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai on Friday demanded that a survey be conducted in government schools to determine the language students wish to learn. He said that the state government must appoint teachers on the basis of the survey results.
Imaginary concerns; NEP not imposing Hindi in Tamil Nadu: Dharmendra Pradhan after Stalin's letter to PM Modi
New Delhi, February 21: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of raising "imaginary concerns" driven by political motivations.
CM Stalin writes to PM Modi, urges him to release Rs 2,152 cr Samagra Shiksha funds for TN
Chennai, Feb 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately release ₹2,152 crore of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds for the state.
Tamil Nadu linguistic minorities forum urges CM Stalin to implement NEP
Chennai, February 20: The Linguistic Minorities Forum of Tamil Nadu (LIMFOT) on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister MK Stalin to implement the National Educational Policy (NEP 2020) and pave the way for the three-language formula in school education in the State.
TN rejects NEP, PM-SHRI scheme, Hindi imposition: School Education Minister
Chennai, Feb 18: Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday strongly criticised Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his recent remarks regarding the release of funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
DMK practising 'modern untouchability' by opposing trilingual education policy: MoS L. Murugan
Chennai, Feb 18: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan, has accused the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu of practising “modern untouchability” by opposing the central government's trilingual education policy.
NEP not implemented overnight: Union MoS L Murugan on row to implement three-language formula in TN
Madurai, February 17: Union Minister of State for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan came out in defence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the war of war to implement the three-language formula in the New Education Policy in Tamil Nadu and said that NEP was not implemented overnight. It encouraged research and promoted student participation in academic advancements.
Why impose outdated education policy on Tamil Nadu students?: Annamalai slams DMK govt's stance against three-language formula
Chennai, February 16: Tamil Nadu BJP State President K Annamalai on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his stance against the three-language formula in education.
TN to conduct education assessment survey amid criticism from State Governor
Chennai, Feb 15: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to launch an education assessment survey to evaluate the standard of education in the state.
TN Education Minister mismanaged Rs 1,050 crore Samagra Shiksha funds: BJP's Annamalai
Chennai, Feb 13: Tamil Nadu BJP State President K. Annamalai alleged on Thursday that State School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh mismanaged Rs 1,050 crore allocated by the Central Government for the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
DMK student wing to launch 'rationalist campaign' in TN
Chennai, Feb 12: The Student Wing of the DMK has announced a statewide "rationalist campaign" among students in Tamil Nadu to counter what it calls the BJP-led Union government's attempt to “saffronise” education.