Tamil Nadu's Support for Government School Students' Higher Education Dreams

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that the state will bear the initial travel expenses for government school students going abroad for higher education and fund those attending top Indian institutions like IITs. He praised the educational initiatives that led to a significant increase in student enrollments in higher education from government schools.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced that the state government will cover the initial travel expenses for government school students going abroad for higher education. The state will also fund the education of students attending top institutions in India, including the IITs.

During an event, Stalin praised the students, their teachers, and parents, as well as the School Education Department for their efforts. He highlighted that since the DMK assumed power in 2021, the number of students from government schools entering premier higher education institutions has increased significantly.

Stalin emphasized the positive social and economic impacts when students from marginalized backgrounds achieve academic success. He urged heads of top educational institutions to support these students and assured that the Tamil Nadu government will continue to stand by them.

(With inputs from agencies.)