08-05-2025
CM inaugurates govt model school in Trichy
Trichy: Chief minister M K Stalin on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed model school in Thiruverumbur, set up exclusively to train govt school students crack national-level entrance exams such as JEE and secure admission to premier higher educational chief minister arrived at Trichy airport around 12pm and reached the school accompanied by ministers K N Nehru, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, S S Sivasankar, S Regupathy, and Siva V Meyyanathan among others.
Developed on 7.9 acres within the campus of Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) near Thuvakudi Anna Valaivu, the school is equipped with science and computer laboratories, a multipurpose hall, a library, and disabled-friendly toilets. Additionally, five-storey hostel buildings for boys and girls have been built at a cost of ₹18.57 crore each, with a capacity to accommodate around 440 students each. Stalin interacted with the students and wished them success. "We are also preparing for exams like NEET, CUET, CLAT, and NIFT. Weekly online and mock tests are conducted regularly, which is really helpful," said K Kamala Priya, a student of the school. Stalin later posted on X, saying, "The model schools have grabbed Delhi's attention. The initiative has helped 977 students from these schools pursue higher education in premier Indian and international institutions. We will continue to strive to increase the numbers," he said. Following the inauguration, the chief minister chaired a review meeting with district in the evening, he held a roadshow from TVS Tollgate, which passed through Head Post Office, MGMGH, Puthur Signal, and Thillai Nagar. During the event, he received grievances directly from the public. As part of the roadshow, Stalin inaugurated a statue of legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan at Puthur in the presence of Prabhu, the thespian's son. "We have fond memories of Trichy. Our family has had a close connection with the city since my father's time," said Prabhu. Stalin then chaired a meeting with DMK members to discuss assembly election preparedness.
