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100 schools of excellence for disadvantaged students in Tamil Nadu
Promised in the manifesto
100 schools of excellence will be opened across Tamil Nadu for socially and economically disadvantaged students.
From the manifesto: Porul (Wealth) › 6. World-Class Education › A. School Education, see page 53
Where it standsIn the budget
In the budget speech on 5 Aug 2026.
The government set aside Rs.125 crore to establish Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Schools of Excellence as modern residential institutions.
So far
Allocation of Rs.125 crore for infrastructure development of residential schools
Not yet seen
The total count of 100 schools and specific focus on disadvantaged students is not yet confirmed.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 11
- The Government will establish 'Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Schools of Excellence' as modern residential institutions for students from Classes Ix to Xii, with an allocation of Rs.125 crore for infrastructure development.
Sources are government releases, budget papers and orders. They show what the government says it will do or has done. They are claims, not independent confirmation. "Nothing recorded" means nothing in our sources, not that nothing was done.
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