Tamil Nadu loses ₹5,000 Crore in education funding over PM Shri school scheme

chennai: tamil nadu has reportedly lost ₹5,000 crore in education funding due to its decision not to implement the centre's pm shri school initiative, sparking concerns over the impact on students and teachers. aiadmk general secretary edappadi k. palaniswami criticized both the union and state governments, calling the loss a severe setback to the state's education sector.the suspension of samagra shiksha abhiyan (ssa) funds by the central government has intensified public outrage, as it directly affects schools, students, and teachers. palaniswami urged the centre to release the funds without imposing the trilingual policy, which remains a contentious issue.despite tamil nadu's repeated objections to certain clauses in the national education policy (nep), the centre has continued to push its implementation. palaniswami pointed out that tamil nadu was historically exempted from the official languages act, reinforcing the validity of its existing bilingual policy. he accused the centre of attempting to impose hindi through the trilingual framework, stirring fear and confusion among the people.labeling the centre's stance as a betrayal of tamil nadu's education system, the aiadmk leader called for immediate reconsideration of the policy. he also urged the dmk-led state government to engage in constructive dialogue with the centre rather than indulging in public confrontations.with ₹5,000 crore at stake, the controversy has raised critical questions about the future of education funding in tamil nadu, highlighting the pressing need for a resolution that prioritizes students' welfare over political disputes.