Tamil Nadu Unveils New Education Policy

The Justice D Murugesan Committee has submitted its report on the Tamil Nadu Education Policy to Chief Minister M K Stalin. The report recommends a dual-language approach with Tamil and English and proposes eliminating public exams for classes 3, 5, and 8 in state-run schools.

The Justice D Murugesan Committee, established to shape the Tamil Nadu Education Policy, officially handed over its detailed report to Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat on Monday.

This high-level body was formed to craft a state-specific educational framework that respects Tamil Nadu's historical heritage, current realities, and future aspirations, stated an official release.

An insider disclosed that the panel has recommended a dual-language policy of Tamil and English for education, alongside a significant move to abolish public examinations for classes 3, 5, and 8 in state-run schools.