Tambaram cops launch ‘back to college' programme for disadvantaged students
Chennai: To curb crime and promote education, the Tambaram police have launched an outreach programme at Perumbakkam to assist economically disadvantaged students in pursuing higher education.
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Perumbakkam houses more than 20,000 families resettled by the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB). With most residents are daily wage earners or low-income workers, many children, due to financial constraints, drop out after completing Class XII and some turn to crime or substance abuse, police say.
To break this cycle, Tambaram police commissioner Abin Dinesh Modak asked police personnel to identify students who completed Class XII and are willing to study further.
"Our officers will help them with the application process, documentation, and coordinate with colleges to ensure they are not left behind due to financial or social barriers," said a senior officer.
Police teams are going street by street with public address systems and visiting homes to spread awareness about this opportunity. Special evening camps will be set up in the Perumbakkam TNUHDB housing complexes, where students can submit college application copies, Class XII certificates, and mark sheets for guidance and assistance.
"We believe that empowering youth with education is the most effective way to reduce crime and build a better society," said a senior officer overseeing the programme.
"We are not just enforcing law and order — we're investing in the future of these communities," he added.
Residents and local leaders have welcomed the initiative. "For years, our children have struggled to go beyond school. This support from the police gives us new hope," said Meenakshi, a resident of Perumbakkam. Students interested in availing themselves of the support have been urged to attend the upcoming police-organized camps with their documents.
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