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2,700 teachers recruited to fill vacancies in Tamil Nadu government schools
Nearly 2,700 teachers have been recruited through the Teachers Recruitment Board this year to fill vacancies in government schools across Tamil Nadu. Posting orders will be issued shortly, said B. Chandra Mohan, Principal Secretary to Government, School Education Department, on Saturday.
Addressing the media, he also highlighted the State government's continued investment in upgrading school infrastructure. Over the past four years, ₹4,000 crore has been spent under the Professor Anbazhagan School Infrastructure Development Scheme to replace dilapidated school buildings. For the current year, ₹1,000 crore will be allocated for schools in rural areas and ₹130 crore for those in urban areas.
He was speaking after inaugurating four new classrooms at the Government Higher Secondary School in Arasampalayam, Coimbatore. The facility was constructed with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support from Sri Krishna Sweets.
Mr. Chandra Mohan reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted education for all students. 'The government provides free textbooks, uniforms, footwear, breakfast, and noon meals to remove barriers to learning,' he said.
Acknowledging the CSR support, he said private sector participation is crucial in strengthening public education.
