Petitions seeking financial aid dominate students' grievance camp
Madurai: A special grievance camp was organised at the Madurai district collectorate on Thursday to hear grievance petitions exclusively from students who cleared or did not clear their Class XII board exams and are looking to pursue higher education.
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Officials said that many petitions received were from students and parents seeking financial support to attend college.
The camp was presided over by Madurai district collector M S Sangeetha, in the presence of Madurai district chief education officer A Renuka, and other officials. "This camp was conducted under the 'Naan Mudhalvan - Kalluri Kanavu' scheme to guide students regarding pursuing higher education.
Students are also being provided guidance on availing education loans and applying for scholarships. Demands to fulfil other basic needs students have are being looked into as well," said Sangeetha.
According to education department officials, a total of 57 grievance petitions were received on Thursday. "Most of the petitions were regarding availing financial aid for pursuing higher education. Some also sought help regarding applying for admissions in colleges.
Students who did not clear Class XII board exams were also given counselling for taking up supplementary exams," said an official.
The collector also launched the special control room at the collectorate for guidance on higher education. The help desk will function from Thursday onwards until Oct 25. Students from Madurai can contact 0452-2522995 or 7200647475 between 10am and 5pm daily to get guidance. Students can also reach the office of the Madurai chief education officer in Tallakulam.
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