TN will not compromise its edu policy for central fund: Minister

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Thursday said CM M K Stalin is firm on not getting funds from the centre under Samagra Shiksha scheme if it comes at the cost of the state having to compromise on its policy.

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"Union government is saying that funds will be released only if we agree to their policy. I see this as blackmail," the minister said. At present, the state bears all the expenses of the department, including salaries of teachers and funds for student welfare schemes, he said.

The minister was talking to reporters in Chennai after conducting a departmental review meeting with officials to assess the progress of schemes announced in the last budget, discuss new schemes that can be introduced in the next budget, and proposals regarding restructuring of the department.