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Maperum Tamil Kanavu programme held in Salem
To create awareness among the younger generation about the Tamil heritage and its history, the Maperum Tamil Kanavu programme was held in a private college in Salem on Thursday.
District Revenue Officer R. Ravikumar presided over the function and orator Karu. Arumugatamizhan delivered a speech on the topic Ondre Kulam. Later they distributed certificates of appreciation to the students who contributed for the Maperum Tamil Kanavu programme.
Speaking at the function, Mr. Ravikumar said that the Chief Minister is taking special steps to guide school and college students on the path of progress as culturally competent individuals. In that regard, the programmes are being organised for college students on behalf of the Tamil Virtual Academy so that the next generation can understand the tradition and history of Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Virtual Academy, in collaboration with the Higher Education Department, has been organising the Tamil heritage and culture promotion event called Maperum Tamil Kanavu since the last academic year, 2022-23. The event has been organised in 200 colleges across Tamil Nadu, reaching out to approximately two lakh students from 2,000 colleges. The Chief Minister, who participated in the 100th event, announced that this event will be held every year.
Based on the announcement, the events are being conducted from this month. The aim of this programme is to pass on the glory of Tamil culture and the challenges it faced. This programme is being conducted in 200 colleges across Tamil Nadu under the topics of literary richness, Tamil antiquity, social equality, women's development, archaeological studies, industrial development, educational revolution, etc., the DRO added.
Around 1,000 students from various colleges participated and booklets on Tamil Pride were distributed to the students.
Assistant Collector (Training) Vivek Yadav, Salem Revenue Divisional Officer A. Abinaya and officials from various departments participated.
