TN Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme 2024 launched by Tamil Nadu government. Under this scheme titled Pudhumai Penn Scheme, the state govt. will provide monthly scholarship of Rs. 1000 each to girl students from government schools till their uninterrupted completion of undergraduate degree, diploma and ITI courses.
Earlier on 18 March 2022, Tamilnadu govt. transforms Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance Scheme into higher education assurance. Read this article till the end to know details about the new higher education assurance scheme.
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Puthumai Penn Thittam in TN Budget 2024-25
On 19th Feb 2024, Finance Minister presented Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25. While presenting the Tamilnadu budget, FM said "A progressive state moulds the objective and
execution of its welfare programs to suit the constantly
evolving needs of society. As such, the Moovalur
Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Puthumai Penn Thittam has
been introduced to promote higher education among girl
students from economically disadvantaged sections by
providing monthly assistance of Rs. 1,000 to 2.73 lakh
beneficiaries. I take pride in informing this august House
that the enrolment of girl students in the first year of
higher education has increased by 34 per cent this year,
with an additional 34,460 girl students enrolling after the
implementation of this scheme. Beginning from the next
academic year, this scheme will be extended to girl
students studying in Government-aided schools in
Tamil medium. A sum of Rs. 370 crore will be allocated for the implementation of this scheme in
the coming year".
FM added "The Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar
Pudhumai Penn Scheme has been successful in achieving
the objective of increasing enrolment of girls and has
now revolutionised the participation of girls in higher
educational institutions. On the same lines, to help boys
from poor and marginalized background, studying
in Government schools, realize their dreams of
higher education and transform them into
achievers, a grand scheme 'Tamizh Pudhalvan' will be implemented from the coming financial
year".
About TN Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme 2024
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme is meant to encourage girl children from economically weaker families to pursue higher education. Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance Scheme has been transformed as the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme in line with the changing times.
Benefits of Rs. 1000 Scholarship to Girl Students in Tamil Nadu
All girl students who studied from classes IV to XII in government schools will be paid Rs. 1,000 per month directly into their bank accounts till their uninterrupted completion of their undergraduate degree, diploma and ITI courses. The students will be eligible for this in addition to other scholarships.
Background of Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Marriage Assistance Scheme
The marriage assistance scheme was started in 1989 by former chief minister M Karunanidhi to promote education and support the marriage of girls from poor families. Under the scheme, Rs. 25,000 and eight gram gold coin used to be distributed for girls who completed Class X.The new scheme is being launched recognising that the enrolment rate of girl students from government schools in higher education is very low.
TN Budget Speech 2024-25: https://www.tnbudget.tn.gov.in/tnweb_files/BS_2024_25_ENG_FINAL.pdf
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