Eminent educationist S.S. Rajagopalan passes away at 95
S.S. Rajagopalan, a renowned educationist who played a key role in the development of the Samacheer Kalvi (Tamil Nadu Uniform System of School Education) scheme, passed away at 95 in Chennai on Tuesday. He dedicated his life to advocating for equitable education and championed mother tongue instruction and neighborhood schools. P.B. Prince Gajendra Babu, general secretary of the State Platform for Common School System – Tamil Nadu, expressed grief over Rajagopalan's passing, noting his belief that students deserved equal educational opportunities. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, the current School Education Minister, also mourned the loss and highlighted Rajagopalan's commitment to student welfare.
4 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
T.N. CM Stalin condoles death of veteran educationist S.S. Rajagopalan
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) secretary requested the Tamil Nadu government to establish a research fellowship in honor of S.S. Rajagopalan.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Renowned educationist S.S. Rajagopalan, instrumental in the development of the Samacheer Kalvi scheme, passed away at 95.
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