Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Centre Denies Withholding Tamil Nadu Education Funds
The central government has said that it did not withhold funds from Tamil Nadu for not following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The Union Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, said that Rs 713.99 crore was given to Tamil Nadu for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26 under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
He also mentioned that Rs 624.19 crore, including a central share of Rs 374.51 crore, was approved for the year 2026-27.
Tamil Nadu has not signed an agreement for the PM SHRI scheme, which aims to develop model schools.
The central government said that funds are given based on certain rules and conditions, and Tamil Nadu needs to follow these to get the money.
The NEP 2020 is a big change in the education system, and the central government wants all states to follow it.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary denied withholding Rs 3,284 crore from Tamil Nadu for not implementing NEP 2020.
Rs 713.99 crore was released for 2024-25 and 2025-26 under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
Rs 624.19 crore, including Rs 374.51 crore central share, approved for 2026-27.
Tamil Nadu has not signed the MoU for the PM SHRI scheme, unlike other states.
Funds are released based on approval of Annual Work Plan & Budget and compliance with scheme norms.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary
- What
- Denial of withholding funds for Tamil Nadu's education
- When
- 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Dispute over implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Funds Released
- Rs 713.99 crore
- Funds Approved
- Rs 624.19 crore
- Central Share
- Rs 374.51 crore
- Total Alleged Withheld
- Rs 3,284 crore
- Scheme
- Samagra Shiksha
- Policy
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Minister
- Jayant Chaudhary