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The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Over 1,500 Corporation school students attend higher education orientation in Coimbatore
More than 1,500 students from the Corporation schools in Coimbatore, who had completed their Class XII examinations, participated in a higher education orientation programme, held in the city on Friday, under the State government's Kalloori Kanavu scheme. The event featured stalls from 41 colleges, which showcased a range of higher education opportunities available to students. A special camp was also organised to assist students in obtaining essential documents such as income certificates, community certificates, first-generation graduate certificates, and to update Aadhaar details. A handbook listing colleges in the district and the courses they offer was distributed to students. The booklet is intended to serve as a guide to help them make informed decisions about pursuing higher education. Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar addressed the students, encouraging them to introspect and make use of the orientation camps. 'Self-reflection can lead to success and inspire individuals throughout their journey. Students should make full use of the Kalloori Kanavu initiative, as higher education plays a key role in career development,' he said. The programme featured thematic sessions conducted by subject experts. One session focused on the role of self-confidence in pursuing higher education, while another provided guidance on available scholarship schemes. Insights into paramedical education were also shared. Further sessions covered opportunities in ITI, diploma, engineering, and arts and science programmes. Information on agricultural education was provided by the District Employment Office, and details regarding education loans were shared by a representative from the banking sector. Coimbatore MP Ganapathi P. Rajkumar, Mayor K. Ranganayaki, Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran, and officials from the School Education Department and other departments were present.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N.'s success in education is a result of Dravidian policies, says Udhayanidhi
Tamil Nadu had reached a high Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 52% at the higher education level, as a result of the policies of the Dravidian Movement, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Wednesday. At an event organised to launch the Kalloori Kanavu (College Dream) 2025 scheme as part of the Naan Mudhalvan programme, Mr. Udhayanidhi said the thrust on education by the Dravidian Movement over the years under leaders such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi had led to outcomes such as reservation that helped spread education far and wide in the State. The national-level GER stood at 29%, and it would take about 10-15 years for the rest of the country to catch up with Tamil Nadu, Mr. Udhayanidhi said. The government scheme, he said, was aimed at identifying one lakh students who were victims of circumstances, guiding them through the process and enrolling them in institutions of higher learning. This year, 50 youth came out with flying colours in the UPSC exam, while 58 passed competitive exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), he said. 'Your success will encourage many more students undergoing training at government coaching centres across the State,' Mr. Udhayanidhi said. The inaugural event was streamed live. Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said that beyond the high GER, it was important that the candidates receive quality education and find meaningful employment. 'The Naan Mudhalvan scheme ensures that,' he added. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, Special Programme Implementation Secretary Pradeep Yadav, School Education Secretary B. Chandramohan, Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation Kranti Kumar Pati, and Mission Director of Naan Mudhalvan Competitive Exams Vertical C. Sudhakar were present. The 58 students who cleared the competitive exams were among the 510 youth trained in three residential facilities set up in Chennai, Srivilliputhur and Salem at a cost of ₹4.28 crore. Of them, 37 cleared the banking exam, 19 cleared the SSC exam, and two cleared the RRB exam. The candidates underwent coaching for six months before writing the exams. Two of the candidates – K. Bhuvaneshwari of Dharmapuri and K. Alagu Anish of Tirunelveli – shared their experience of the coaching programme.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Students get guidance on the right course
Under 'Kalloori Kanavu thittam,' a part of the 'Naan Mudhalvan' scheme, orientation programme was conducted here on Wednesday for students of Sivaganga and Manamadurai who have completed Class XII. Speaking at the event jointly organised by the district administration, School Education Department and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation, Collector Asha Ajith said that schemes such as 'Tamil Pudhalvan,' 'Pudhumai Penn,' have facilitated an increased in enrolment of students in institutions of higher education. 'Compared with other States, Tamil Nadu government has performed well in the aspect of higher education enrolment,' she added. The government, which thought that the economic condition of the students should not be a barrier to pursuing their education, has implemented various programmes to support them through education assistance and loans. In addition, various orientation programmes conducted in every district have proved that they had played a role in improving the enrolment ratio of the State, she said. The programme focused on students from welfare schools, single-parent children, dropout students, students who failed the half-yearly examinations, students with 50% attendance and those from Scheduled Tribes community. They were briefed about higher education opportunities available to them, different business opportunities and education loans. The students were also given one-to-one consultation. The students were explained the procedure to get education loan from banks. They were explained the salient features of various courses such as engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, arts and science and the allied subjects. The students were also encouraged to take eligibility examinations such as NEET, JEE, CUET, CLAT, and they were assured of support from the district administration for the preparations of these exams. In other places Following the event in Sivaganga, the 'Kalloori Kanavu' event would be conducted at the district teacher education and training institute in Kalayarkoil for students from Kalayarkoil and Ilayangudi on May 15, at Velammal Matriculation School in Tiruppuvanam on May 16, at S.S. Matric Higher Secondary School for students from Singampunari and S. Pudur on May 17 , at Tirupattur Baba Matric Higher Secondary School on May 21; and at Alagappa University College of Education in Karaikudi for students from Karaikudi, Devakottai, Kannangudi, Sakkottai and Kallal on May 22.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Students oriented towards higher educational options under ‘Kalloori Kanavu' scheme
Around 2,000 students who had completed their Class XII exams were oriented to higher education options under the Kalloori Kanavu scheme of the State government on Wednesday. 'Last year, over 90 per cent of students who passed their Class XII exams enrolled in higher education. This year, we aim for an even higher percentage,' stated Coimbatore District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar during an event held at Hindustan Arts and Science College in the city. The Collector distributed handbooks containing detailed guidelines for choosing among engineering, medicine, agriculture or other courses among the students. At the venue were stalls by 41 colleges showcasing the variety of higher educational opportunities available. A special camp was also held to help students obtain essential documents, including income certificates, caste certificates, first-generation graduation certificates, and to update Aadhaar details. The orientation programme will also be conducted at NGM College, Pollachi; R.V. Arts and Science College, Karamadai; Karpagam Institutions, Eachaneri; and the Smart City Experience Centre of Coimbatore Corporation at Ukkadam. In Tiruppur district, Minister for Human Resource Management Kayalvizhi Selvaraj and District Collector T. Christuraj handed over the higher education handbook to students as part of the same initiative.
