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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges Centre to release Rs 5,110 crore pending education funds unconditionally
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:02 PM
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Chief Minister Vijay asked the Union government to unlock Rs 5,110 crore of pending education allocations for Tamil Nadu without any conditions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay formally appealed to the central government to release Rs 5,110 crore that remain pending in the state's education budget. The request emphasizes that the funds should be transferred without any pre‑conditions, allowing the state to proceed with planned school and college projects.
The pending amount represents a significant share of the education outlay promised by the Centre to Tamil Nadu. State officials have highlighted that the delay hampers the implementation of infrastructure upgrades, teacher recruitment drives, and scholarship schemes that are critical for improving learning outcomes.
Vijay's appeal underscores the urgency of clearing the backlog, noting that swift disbursement would enable the state to meet its academic calendar and address gaps in rural and underserved areas. No official response from the Union Ministry has been reported at the time of this writing.
The pending amount represents a significant share of the education outlay promised by the Centre to Tamil Nadu. State officials have highlighted that the delay hampers the implementation of infrastructure upgrades, teacher recruitment drives, and scholarship schemes that are critical for improving learning outcomes.
Vijay's appeal underscores the urgency of clearing the backlog, noting that swift disbursement would enable the state to meet its academic calendar and address gaps in rural and underserved areas. No official response from the Union Ministry has been reported at the time of this writing.