Women’s enrolment in higher education up by 34% due to 'Pudhumai Penn' scheme: T.N. CM Stalin
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the enrolment of women in higher education has increased by 34% in Tamil Nadu due to the Pudhumai Penn scheme, which provides monthly financial aid to students. The scheme has benefited over eight lakh girl students, with rural areas seeing greater impact than urban areas according to a study by the State Planning Commission. Stalin also highlighted the government's commitment to fulfilling demands from educational institutions and emphasized the importance of hard work for success. Ford is set to resume manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu, as part of the state's focus on education and industrial growth, according to Stalin.
15 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister implemented a large-scale financial transfer program, the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai, to 1.31 crore women, incurring a significant expenditure.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
K. Annamalai, former BJP state president, criticized the Tamil Nadu government's economic policies, alleging insufficient revenue generation and lack of job creation schemes.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
DMK President M.K. Stalin directed party officials to launch a door-to-door "Vellum Tamil Pengal" campaign by March 8th to educate women about government achievements.
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