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New Indian Express
12 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Alert officials about dropouts, help reach 100% college enrolment, says Tirunalveli collector
TIRUNELVELI: In a bid to make Tirunelveli a no drop-out district and achieve a 100% college enrolment, collector Dr R Sukumar appealed to teachers and college faculties to alert the district administration if they come across any Class 12 dropouts. He also asked the authorities to keep a check on those students who have lost their parents. The collector was speaking at a special higher education guidance camp held at the Collectorate on Tuesday. "In the 2024-25 academic year, 14,847 students appeared for Class 12 public exam in the district, of which 13,285 cleared it. Among them, 1,035 students did not join any college. To support these students, the administration conducts this special guidance camp. The administration has already taken measures to prevent educational discontinuation. Schemes like Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan are being effectively implemented to promote higher education," Sukumar said. He added that as part of the initiative, two helpline numbers - 95003 24417 and 95005 24417 - are operational at the collectorate's control room to provide counselling with the help of trained teachers. "The administration is also providing financial and emotional support to the students who have lost one or both parents, encouraging them to pursue higher studies. We have asked headmasters of all schools to identify students and find out the reasons for not joining higher education. Suitable support is being arranged through the administration to ensure they are enrolled," he said. The collector also honoured two government school students, who secured admission to prestigious colleges, and seven others who cleared NEET by presenting them with shawls. He also distributed cheques worth Rs 3,500 each to five students for their college fees from his discretionary fund. The event was attended by Chief Educational Officer M Sivakumar, students and parents.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Admissions begin in Government ITIs after preparatory exercise spanning months to fill seats early on in 2025-26
: The Directorate of Employment and Training, Coimbatore region, is learnt to have reached out to Government schools to ensure enrolment in the Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) early on in 2025-26. For the 2024-25 academic session, the last date for admission was extendedthree to four times, even till the start of this year, as vacancies could not be filled for the one and two-year programmes, despite the various freebies, in most of the 12 Government ITIs in the Coimbatore region covering The Nilgiris, Erode, Karur, and Tiruppur districts. According to principals of Government ITIs, they have not been getting the desired cooperation from the Government schools. The last four years, in particular, have been tough to fill the seats. Even after the additional rounds of extension of the last date for admission, about 20 per cent seats remain unfilled, despite each candidate completing the programme have four to five offers from industries during placement, a principal of a Government ITI said. Parents in rural parts are not in favour of blue collar jobs for their wards, and are still unaware of the existing provision for progressive lateral entry of candidates completing ITIs into polytechnic and engineering programmes, principal of another Government ITI added. According to the ITI heads, there used to be a heavy competition for securing seats until five years ago. Now, most of the admitted students account for those who have not been able to secure admission in Plus One, or those who fail to get through Plus One. In the recent months, heads of the Government ITIs and the faculty had fanned out in their respective districts, with the assistance of the Block Development Officers, and Women Self-Help Groups to reach out to the parents, sources said. Students are told that those interested in taking up admission and get equipped for securing jobs early in their lives will be entitled to freebies like tuition fee, bicycle, laptop, bus pass, uniforms, footwear, drawing kit, NIMI (National Instructional Media Institute) books, and a monthly assistance of ₹750. In addition, the students from Government schools taking up ITI programmes will also receive ₹1,000 per month under the Tamil Pudhalvan (for boys) and Pudhumai Penn (for girls) schemes. The maximum age limit for admission is 40 years for male, and the ceiling has been lifted for female applicants.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Stalin urges public support for ‘no school dropout' milestone
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday praised the Tamil Nadu School Education Department and the teachers' community for playing a pivotal role in ensuring zero school dropouts across the state over the last four years. In a social media post, the Chief Minister described this achievement as a significant milestone in the state's educational journey and urged the public to join hands with the government to sustain this success. CM Stalin called on the public to proactively identify any children who may have dropped out of school in their localities. 'Educate them and make them understand that there is no greater wealth than education,' he said. Emphasising the importance of collective responsibility, he encouraged people to spread awareness about the state's inclusive educational schemes designed to bring every child back to school. The Chief Minister highlighted several key initiatives by the state government aimed at enhancing access to quality education. These include the Breakfast Scheme for school students, the introduction of Smart Classrooms, the Naan Mudhalvan skill development programme, and financial assistance schemes like Pudhumai Penn for girl students and Thamizh Pudhalvan for boys. 'These programmes ensure that no child is left behind and every student is supported to complete their education,' CM Stalin noted. In a separate post, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to women's welfare, particularly those serving in the police force. He recalled his earlier promise that women police personnel returning from maternity leave would be granted transfers to their preferred locations to help balance family and work responsibilities. As of June 3, a total of 209 women police officers have been transferred to locations of their choice, the CM said. 'The Dravidian Model government will continue to safeguard the interests and well-being of women who want to make a mark in life and succeed in their chosen fields,' he reiterated. With education and women's empowerment as central pillars of his Dravidian governance model, the Chief Minister has underlined the government's efforts to lead the way in inclusive growth and social equity.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
22 lakh children benefitting daily from CM's breakfast scheme: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said that about 22 lakh children studying in Classes I to V were benefitting daily from the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme. Speaking at a function to mark the Self-Help Group (SHG) day on Wednesday, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin listed out several measures being undertaken by the DMK government for the welfare of women. He also referred to the 'Pudhumai Penn' programme which was aimed at aiding girl students not only in their school, but also in their higher education. During the past four years, the government has facilitated loans to the tune of Rs. 1.05 lakh crore to women SHGs, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin said. On the occasion of the Self-Help Groups Day, the Deputy Chief Minister presented the Manimekalai award to Vijayalakshmi. He also recalled that the award was instituted during former CM M. Karunanidhi's regime. Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, Chennai Mayor R. Priya and senior officials were also present.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Create awareness on college-level scholarship for transpersons in Tamil Nadu: activists
Tamil Nadu government's move to cover higher education expenses for transpersons requires more awareness, trans rights activists said. This year, the Social Welfare Department has not received any standalone applications for the scholarship. According to sources in the department, 12 applicants from the Pudhumai Penn scheme, who were also eligible for the transpersons scholarship, were identified. The scholarship was launched in February2024 to increase the enrolment of transpersons in collegiate education. Last year, five students from the trans community benefited from the scheme, officials said. The scheme covers every expenses related to education, including hostel, food, and tuition. Despite the government allocating ₹2 crore for the scheme to promote higher education among the trans community, applicants have been few and far between. 'This is usually the crucial age that transpersons left their homes to get surgery. They will require money to survive and save up for the surgery. Studies take a backseat,' said Sudha, a transgender activist who is a part of Sahodaran, a non-governmental organisation. Rural outreach Further, Ms. Sudha added that there needed to be more awareness regarding the scholarship. 'In villages, there are transpersons who are yet to hear of the scheme. The Social Welfare Department needs to hold awareness programmes in these areas to ensure that those interested can enrol,' she added. She pointed out that due to the support of the State government, many universities offered full scholarship courses or ones at subsidised rates, which have been very beneficial for the community. According to Fred Rogers (he/him), transgender rights activist, said though transmen were interested in the scholarship, many assumed that since the Government Order mentions 'Thirunangai', transmen would be turned away. However, officials in the department clarified that the scheme was applicable to all transpersons. Further, Mr. Rogers added that the scheme required the applicant to possess a transperson identity card. 'Many transpersons who might be pursuing higher education would be scared to come out fearing backlash from the people around them. This leads to many not having an ID and, hence, not being able to avail themselves of the scholarship. A safe way to access the scheme would be more ideal,' he added. Officials in the Social Welfare Department said that currently, the scheme covered only the first degree a transperson pursues. 'We are considering including other degrees including postgraduate courses and to encourage them to study further,' the official added.
