Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kerala Minister Clarifies Meeting with Union Education Minister
Kerala's Education Minister, N Samsudheen, clarified that his meeting with the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, was part of a scheduled conference for state education ministers.
The conference discussed important issues like the Samagra Shiksha funds and the PM Poshan scheme, which will provide breakfast and lunch to students up to class 12.
Kerala also raised the issue of Rs 1,500 crore arrears due to the state.
Critics have questioned the timing of the meeting amidst protests against the Union Minister over exam irregularities.
The Kerala government emphasized its willingness to cooperate with the PM Poshan scheme and sought the clearance of the arrears.
Kerala Education Minister N Samsudheen clarified that his meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was a scheduled conference for state education ministers.
The conference discussed the Samagra Shiksha funds and the PM Poshan scheme, which will provide breakfast and lunch to students up to class 12.
Kerala raised the issue of Rs 1,500 crore arrears due to the state and sought the clearance of these funds.
The Kerala government expressed its willingness to cooperate with the PM Poshan scheme.
Critics have questioned the timing of the meeting amidst protests against the Union Minister over exam irregularities.
- Who
- Kerala General Education Minister N Samsudheen and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- A conference for state education ministers to discuss academic issues and schemes
- When
- July 24, 2023
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To discuss the state’s views and suggestions regarding the Samagra Shiksha funds and the PM Poshan scheme, and to raise the issue of Rs 1,500 crore arrears due to Kerala
Kerala Government's Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Purpose of the Meeting
Kerala Government's Perspective
The meeting was a scheduled conference for state education ministers to discuss academic issues and schemes.
Critics' Perspective
Critics view the meeting as inappropriate given the ongoing protests against the Union Education Minister.
Funds and Schemes
Kerala Government's Perspective
Kerala raised the issue of Rs 1,500 crore arrears and sought cooperation with the PM Poshan scheme.
Critics' Perspective
Critics may question the timing and the state's willingness to cooperate with central schemes amidst protests.
- Date
- July 24, 2023
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Kerala Education Minister
- N Samsudheen
- Arrears Amount
- Rs 1,500 crore
- Schemes Discussed
- Samagra Shiksha (SSK) funds, PM Poshan scheme