On 4 September 2025, the Tamil Nadu government issued a Government Order (G.O.) announcing a new scholarship scheme aimed at supporting Muslim students pursuing higher education abroad.
As part of this initiative, a total of ₹3.60 crore has been earmarked to fund scholarships for 10 eligible students each year, with each recipient receiving up to ₹36 lakh. The scheme, which was previously announced in the Legislative Assembly, is now set to be implemented following this formal allocation of funds.
However, the decision has sparked criticism from some quarters, with opponents alleging that the move is politically motivated and intended to appeal to the Muslim community ahead of the 2026 state elections. Critics have described the announcement as an act of minority appeasement, questioning the timing and exclusivity of the scheme.
ரூ.3.60 கோடி கல்வி உதவித்தொகை – அரசாணை வெளியீடு
இஸ்லாமிய மாணவர்கள் வெளிநாடுகளில் பட்ட மேற்படிப்பு பயில ரூ.3.60 கோடி கல்வி உதவித்தொகை
ஒருவருக்கு ரூ.36 லட்சம் வீதம், ஆண்டுக்கு 10 பேருக்கு வழங்க ரூ.3.60 கோடி நிதி ஒதுக்கீடு செய்து
தமிழக அரசு அரசாணை வெளியீடு#tamilnadu #education… pic.twitter.com/adqPCQ7jf1— Thanthi TV (@ThanthiTV) September 4, 2025
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