Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin escalated his confrontation with the Modi government on Friday regarding the National Education Policy (NEP) and the distribution of funds. He stated that the DMK could easily refuse to pay taxes collected by the Union government from the state, emphasizing that “federalism is about give-and-take.”

In response to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s claim that Tamil Nadu could lose ₹5,000 crore for not implementing the PM Shri scheme linked to NEP, Stalin accused the Centre of being envious of the states’ progress and attempting to hinder their development.

Stalin also criticized the Centre for withholding states’ rightful share of resources, stating, “After extracting all state taxes through the GST regime, the Union government is now refusing to release the dues owed to states, deny new schemes, or provide funds for joint state-federal projects.”

Warning the Centre not to provoke Tamil pride, Stalin said, “Don’t stir the hornet’s nest. Don’t challenge the unique spirit of Tamil people. As long as I am here, and as long as the DMK is here, no anti-Tamil agenda will succeed.”

Pradhan responded to Stalin’s opposition to the NEP, accusing Tamil Nadu’s stance of being politically motivated and harmful to students. On his X handle, he shared a letter to Stalin, calling the state’s opposition to NEP “highly inappropriate” and “narrow-minded.” He criticized the Tamil Nadu government for using “intimidation for political reasons” and urged the state to focus on students’ well-being instead of politicizing education. Pradhan emphasized that the Modi government was dedicated to promoting Tamil culture globally and clarified that the NEP was designed to modernize the education system while respecting linguistic and cultural diversity, reiterating that no language would be imposed on any state or community.

Stalin, speaking at a gathering in Cuddalore, argued that the true disaster for India was the Union government’s failure to understand federalism. He claimed, “NEP isn’t about improving education; it’s about advancing the agenda of creating a homogeneous India.”

This is not the first time that the DMK has resorted to separatist rhetoric.

Earlier in November 2024, DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin received a map of separate South India, which indirectly references the “Dravida Nadu” separatist ideology once propagated by the DMK.

On 10 June 2021, the DMK IT wing’s official Twitter account quoted late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Annadurai, saying that the demand for a separate “Dravida Nadu” is still relevant, and has fuelled separatism.

(With Inputs From TOI)

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amidst the controversy over the three-language formula in the National Education Policy (NEP), accusing Stalin of creating a “false narrative” of Hindi imposition for political gain. Pradhan argued that Tamil Nadu had initially agreed to implement the NEP but reversed its stance for political reasons.

On 21 February 2025, in an interview with NDTV Pradhan stated that Stalin and the DMK were depriving students of educational progress for their own political agendas.

The three-language policy, a key component of the NEP 2020, mandates that students learn at least three languages. The government has argued that previous education policies failed to adequately promote Indian languages, which led to an over-reliance on foreign languages, and that the NEP aims to elevate languages like Tamil to their rightful place in education.

Stalin had previously written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that Pradhan had threatened to withhold funds for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, a centrally sponsored initiative, unless Tamil Nadu adopted the NEP.

Pradhan responded, emphasizing that the three-language formula has been part of India’s educational framework since the mid-1960s, with nearly all states following it. While acknowledging Tamil Nadu’s preference for a two-language formula, Pradhan insisted that the NEP, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, focuses on the importance of the three-language policy. He refuted claims of Hindi imposition, explaining that the NEP does not mandate the imposition of any language in any specific state.

Pradhan further questioned how students in Tamil Nadu’s border regions, who might need to learn languages like Kannada, Telugu, or Marathi for job prospects, would benefit under the current system. He stressed that in today’s globalized world, learning multiple languages is crucial, and pointed out that many Tamil people are moving across India, making a broader linguistic education valuable. He also noted that Prime Minister Modi has consistently recognized Tamil as an ancient and significant language.

Regarding Stalin’s claims that over ₹2,000 crore in funding for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan had been withheld due to the NEP, Pradhan called such language “derogatory” and politically motivated. He criticized Stalin and the DMK for stoking fear about Hindi imposition, asserting that such rhetoric is meant to create a political narrative rather than address the true issues at hand.

Pradhan also pointed out that the PM-Poshan (mid-day meal) scheme and other important educational initiatives had not been stopped in Tamil Nadu, accusing the state government of denying students an additional Rs 2,000 crore under the PM SHRI scheme due to their stance on the NEP.

Pradhan explained that the NEP recommends teaching in the mother tongue until the eighth grade, and that Tamil could continue to be the primary medium of instruction, especially under the PM SHRI program, which includes high-tech features like digital blackboards and Atal Tinkering Labs. He questioned why the Tamil Nadu government was opposed to these modern educational initiatives, which could help students succeed in a technology-driven world.

The minister reiterated that Hindi is not being forced in any state and emphasized the flexibility of the three-language formula across India. He cited Odisha as an example, where students in border regions are taught different languages based on local needs, such as Telugu in areas near Andhra Pradesh, Hindi in the north, and Bengali in the east.

Pradhan also criticized the Tamil Nadu government’s opposition to the NEP, claiming that they had initially agreed to implement it but had backed out due to political motivations. He suggested that the reversal was an attempt to create an anti-Delhi sentiment, which ultimately harms the students and society of Tamil Nadu.

Accusing the DMK of playing a double game, Pradhan stated, “I don’t want to disclose certain classified information, but at one point, they (Tamil Nadu government) were ready to implement NEP. They had agreed. An MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) had been drafted. But they backed out, why? Because they see politics in that, they think they can create an anti-Delhi narrative. It may suit them, but it is hampering the students and society of Tamil Nadu. This fear psychosis of Hindi imposition is uncalled for, unfortunate and politically motivated.”

Pradhan also highlighted that several non-BJP-led states have implemented the policy under similar conditions. He remarked, “Why is a particular government taking such a stand? Because they want to live in a primitive time.” 

Huge revelation by Minister of Education Shri @dpradhanbjp avl – @mkstalin govt agreed to implement #NEP and MOU were exchanged between central govt and TN govt.
But later Stalin backed out as they feel anti-Delhi politics will help DMK to win elections.
Tamilnadu people must… pic.twitter.com/0jq0uelgCb

— Arvinth Easwaran (@arvinth_e) February 22, 2025

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Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet’s approval of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, a significant initiative to provide financial support to meritorious students under the central sector.

The minister said the scheme will help universalise access to 21st-century higher education for India’s talented youth. “With an outlay of ₹3,600 crore, the scheme will remove obstacles to higher education and enable the Yuva Shakti of the country to pursue their dreams,” said the minister. Collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans under PM Vidyalaxmi will maximise access to higher education for meritorious students and ensure that financial constraints do not prevent students from pursuing education, Pradhan added. Students having annual family income of up to ₹8 lakh will be eligible to get 3 per cent interest subvention on education loans up to Rs 10 lakh and loans up to ₹7.5 lakh shall be eligible for 75 per cent credit guarantee. “Education loans will be facilitated through a transparent, student-friendly and digital application process that will be common to all banks,” the minister noted.

Pradhan further stated that education loans under PM Vidyalaxmi will be facilitated to students securing admissions in the top 860 higher educational institutions based on NIRF. This will cover more than 22 lakh students every year. The financial assistance to meritorious students is a key recommendation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and PM Vidyalaxmi is another concrete step towards implementation of NEP.

“PM Vidyalaxmi will empower millions of students from the poor and middle class,” said the minister. Meanwhile, the Department of Higher Education will have a unified portal ‘PM-Vidyalaxmi’ on which students will be able to apply for the education loan as well as interest subvention, through a simplified application process to be used by all banks.

–IANS

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On 9 September 2024, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of attempting to create conflict between states to criticize the non-implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP).

Pradhan’s remarks were in response to Stalin’s allegations that the central government is withholding funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme from well-performing states that refuse to adopt the NEP.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan via his official X account stated, “Healthy competition amongst the states is always welcome in a democracy. However, pitting states against each other to make a point, goes against the spirit of the Constitution and the value of a unified India. NEP 2020 was formulated through wide range of consultations and has the collective wisdom of the people of India.”

The education minister also challenged Stalin on the state’s objections to the NEP and questioned, “I want to raise a few questions on your “principled” opposition to NEP:

1. Are you opposing education in mother tongue including Tamil ?
2. Are you opposing the conduct of exams in Indian languages including Tamil ?
3. Are you opposing the creation of textbooks and content in Indian languages including Tamil ?
4. Are you opposed to the holistic, multi-disciplinary, equitable, futuristic and inclusive framework of NEP? If not, I urge you to prioritise the interests of the students of Tamil Nadu over your political gains and implement NEP.”

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had shared a report from news column on X, that highlighted the reduction of Samagra Shiksha funds for states refusing to implement the NEP.

With the article, Stalin questioned the ruling BJP government at the Centre, “Denying funds to the best-performing states for refusing to bow to the #NEP, while generously rewarding those who are not delivering on the objectives – Is this how the Union BJP Government plans to promote quality education and equity? I leave it to the wisdom of our nation and our people to decide!”

Denying funds to the best-performing states for refusing to bow to the #NEP, while generously rewarding those who are not delivering on the objectives – Is this how the Union BJP Government plans to promote quality education and equity?

I leave it to the wisdom of our nation… pic.twitter.com/6whhTjD3bG

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) September 9, 2024

Samagra Shiksha Scheme

The Samagra Shiksha Scheme is an integrated program that spans the entire education spectrum from pre-school through to class 12. It aims to provide inclusive, equitable, and affordable education and integrates the previous schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). The scheme covers 1.16 million schools, over 156 million students, and 5.7 million teachers in government and aided schools, from pre-primary to senior secondary levels. Launched by the Ministry of Education in 2018, it is implemented as a centrally sponsored scheme with a 60:40 funding split between the Centre and most states.

 Samagra Shiksha Scheme 2.0

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the Samagra Shiksha Scheme 2.0 until the 2025-26 financial year. This upgraded version of the program aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal for Education and the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP).

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): To enhance outreach, the scheme will now deliver child-centric benefits directly to students through an IT-based DBT platform. This includes RTE (Right to Education) entitlements such as textbooks, uniforms, and transport allowances.

NEP Recommendations: The scheme introduces new components, including the appointment of language teachers, bilingual books, and teaching materials, in line with NEP recommendations. It will also support pre-primary education with funding for teaching materials, indigenous toys, and play-based activities, as well as training for master trainers and anganwadi workers.

NIPUN Bharat Initiative: This initiative provides annual funding of Rs. 500 per child for learning materials, Rs. 150 per teacher for manuals and resources, and Rs. 10-20 lakh per district for foundational literacy and numeracy assessments.

Digital Initiatives: The scheme includes provisions for ICT labs, smart classrooms, digital boards, virtual classrooms, and DTH channels, which have gained importance following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Support for Out-of-School Children: It allocates Rs. 2000 per grade to support out-of-school children aged 16 to 19 to complete their education through open schooling and emphasizes skills and vocational education.

Other Features: The scheme also offers financial support for the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, introduces a Holistic Progress Card (HPC) to track student progress, supports PARAKH, a national assessment center, and provides additional sports grants. It includes provisions for Bagless Days, school complexes, internships with local artisans, curriculum reforms, and social audits covering 20% of schools annually to ensure comprehensive coverage within five years.

The Tamil Nadu government is resistant to initiatives from the central government aimed at benefiting underprivileged government school students, citing concerns over language policies and other measures that has no logic. This opposition is perceived as impeding the growth and development of young students in the state.

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Russian ambassador to India, Nikolai Kudashev, told reporters on Monday that Russia wishes to expand its oil exports to India.

Russia is a leading player in the Indian energy market. Russia wants to supply crude oil and liquified natural gas to India on a “long-term basis” for a period of 20-25 years, said the Ambassador. He added that negotiations for this were “currently underway”.

Russia seeks to raise the level of cooperation with India in the energy sector by not only being an energy-supplier but also by attracting more Indian investment into the country’s oil sector. Ambassador Kudashev talked about “wider” Indian investment in the development of the Vostok Oil project in the Russian Arctic. The project is being undertaken by the Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft and private oil producer Neftegazholding. According to preliminary estimates, the project’s yearly crude production-level could reach as much as 100 million tons.

Earlier this year, Indian Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan had expressed India’s interest in the massive Vostok Oil project. Oil giant Rosneft had also agreed to a deal in principle for Indian companies to join this venture.

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Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to the scientific community to Innovate for India (I4I) and create competitive advantage to make India Aatmanirbhar. Speaking at the curtain raiser for the 6th India International Science Festival 2020, being organized by the Ministries of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, he called upon the scientists to create products and services which can compete with the best in the world. The theme of the event was “Self-reliant India and Global Welfare.”

Underling the role of science and innovation in the development of any society, Minister Pradhan said that the COVID19 pandemic has once again demonstrated that we have to develop and strengthen our institutional and industrial capacity in scientific knowledge and innovation in all areas. Outlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, he said an Aatmanirbhar Bharat is a Bharat which does not only fulfills its own requirements but also is a beacon of hope for the global community, true to the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbukam.’

Minister Pradhan said that India’s strive to achieve self-reliance cannot be possible without the appropriate use of science and technology for economic development and societal benefit. Through a robust R&D ecosystem, we could develop state-of-the art products and services, make existing systems and processes more efficient. He appealed to the scientific community to integrate India’s rich ancient legacy in advanced scientific concepts and mathematics with modern scientific methods of investigation, to unravel the secrets behind many of these practices and scientifically establish them.

Appreciating the scientific community for driving India’s stride in various areas like space exploration, agriculture, Pharma, the Minister appealed to them to work even more towards solving real life industry and social problems.

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressing the webinar organized by Swarajya on Wednesday (December 2) said that India is all for a reasonable and responsive pricing of crude. Delivering his key note address for the event titled “Vision 2030 India’s Oil and Energy Sector” as part of Swarajya’s ‘Road to Atmanirbhar Series’, he said that gone are the days of monopoly, and the producers should take into account the consumers’ viewpoint also. The Minister said that India is currently using only 6% of the world’s primary energy and the per capita consumption of energy is still one-third of the global average. But, this is rapidly changing. India will drive the growth in global energy demand as its energy consumption is projected to grow at 3 percent per annum up to 2040, faster than all major economies of the world. India’s share of total global primary energy demand is set to roughly double to about 11% by 2040, driven by strong economic development.

Minister Pradhan said that Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a clear roadmap for India’s energy justice, which rests on five key enablers of energy availability and accessibility to all, energy affordability to the poorest of the poor, energy efficiency, energy sustainability and energy security. He said that Prime Minister has highlighted seven key drivers of India’s energy strategy going forward.  “Apart from achieving the renewable energy target of 450 gigawatts by 2030, India will focus on developing in an integrated manner a gas-based economy, cleaner use of fossil fuels, greater reliance on domestic fuels to drive biofuels, increasing the contribution of electricity, moving into emerging fuels, like hydrogen and promoting digital innovation across all energy systems. Our energy agenda is inclusive, market-based and climate-sensitive. We have adopted multiple pathways for energy transition.”, he added.

The Minister said that India is in the midst of a major transformative shift in its energy sector to end energy poverty in India.  “While doing so, our twin objectives are to enhance availability and affordability of clean fossil fuels and green fuels and to reduce the carbon footprint through a healthy mix of all commercially-viable energy sources.  Our Government is also committed to reducing the emissions’ intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35% from 2005 levels.  We are consistently taking energy policy initiatives. We are developing next generation infrastructure based on five guiding key enablers of energy availability and accessibility to all, energy affordability to the poorest of the poor, efficiency in energy use, energy sustainability to combat climate change as a responsible global citizen, and security for mitigating global uncertainties.”, he mentioned.

Talking about the Atmanirbhar Bharat, Minister Pradhan said that India has faced the COVID-19 situation with fortitude and a spirit of self-reliance. He said that the Five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat focus on Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand. “The Aatmanirbhar Bharat package and Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana have provided relief to all sections of the society and provided necessary support to all sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. These will enable India to bounce back quickly and start scripting the next chapter of Indian growth story. In the midst of coronavirus pandemic, Indians resolve to become self-reliant and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a ‘mantra’ for the 130 crore Indians today.”, he added.

The Minister said that ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is about transforming India from being just a passive market to an active manufacturing hub at the heart of global value chains. “An Aatmanirbhar Bharat is a strong Bharat with robust manufacturing sector, self-reliant yet globally integrated economy. A Self-reliant India will be a Force Multiplier for the global economy. The mindset of free India should be ‘vocal for local’. We should appreciate our local products, if we don’t do this then our products will not get the opportunity to do better and will not get encouraged. Today, Multi-national Companies from across the world are coming to India. We have to move forward with the ‘mantra’ of Make in India as well as Make for World.”

Talking about efforts to shift towards a gas-based economy, the Minister said that it is a vital low carbon pathway enabling the energy transition. “We have already laid over 16,800 km long gas pipeline network, while an additional 14,700-km gas pipelines are under different stages of construction. Largest ever roll-out of city gas distribution networks across India has been undertaken to enable inclusive growth. Plans have been chalked out to provide Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure in most parts of the country. The CNG and PNG infrastructure will be provided in 407 districts. PNG connection for household has increased from 25 lakh in 2014 to 63 lakh now and is being further provided to 40 million and similarly CNG connection has increased from 938 in 2014 to 2350 now is being further put up to 10,000 CNG stations. After expanding these facilities, 70 per cent of the population will get clean energy. We are also making natural gas easily available at doorsteps for users through mobile dispensing.  Recently, we have laid the foundation stone for the first 50 LNG fueling stations across the golden quadrilateral and major National Highways. Our goal is to set up 1000 LNG stations within 3 years. An estimated investment of 66 billion US dollars is lined.”, he said.

The Minister indicated that despite our various initiatives, including transition to renewables and other alternate energies, India’s oil demand would double and gas demand would triple by 2040. “To ensure energy security for our economic growth, we are expanding our refining capacity from the current 250 MMTPA to 450 MMTPA. This will help India maintain its self-sufficiency in supply of petroleum products.”, he added.

Minister Pradhan said that we have successfully transitioned to Bharat – VI emission norms since April 2020. This initiative is part of our effort in curbing emissions in the road transport sector, which in turn will lead to better air quality for citizens across the country. He talked about the National Biofuel Policy (NBP), 2018 to promote biofuels in mass scale, with a target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol and 5% of bio-diesel by 2030. The Minister informed that the ethanol-blending percentage has risen from 0.67% in 2012-13 to now 6%. Twelve 2G Ethanol Bio-Refineries in 11 States are being set up with an overall capacity of 1100 kilo litre per day (KLPD). He said that we are also working towards conversion of Used Cooking Oil to Biodiesel in select cities.

Talking about the roadmap for SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation), the Minister said that it is an important initiative of government, which targets to setup 5000 compressed biogas plants with a target of 15 MMT per year with an investment potential for US $ 20 billion. Indian oil marketing companies are offering to private entrepreneurs assured price and offtake guarantee.  He said that the SATAT initiative is in line with the goals of AatmaNirbhar Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission and boosting MSME sector. Reserve Bank of India has included CBG projects under Priority Sector that will help in getting loan for setting up CBG plants. He informed that a total of 1500 CBG plants are at various stages of execution.

Talking about increased push to adopt hydrogen fuel mix, he said that last month, we launched the Hydrogen enriched-Compressed Natural Gas (HCNG) plant and dispensing station in Delhi and also rolled out the first set of buses with HCNG.

Minister Pradhan said that Our Government set out a road map for reducing India’s crude oil imports by 10% by 2022. We are in the process of developing new strategies and initiatives to achieve this target. Enhancing indigenous oil and gas production is our utmost priority.

Regarding the several transformational policy reforms undertaken to revitalize the E&P ecosystem and establish a conducive business environment, the Minister mentioned about the Discovered Small Field Policy, HELP, OALP, Setting up of National Data Repository, Policy to Promote and Incentivize Enhanced Recovery Methods for Oil and Gas, Policy framework for exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons and so forth. “Since 2014 onward, Government has been progressively moving towards marketing and pricing freedom regime of natural gas. We have allowed complete pricing and marketing freedom for domestic gas discoveries done after February 2019 and Premium Price for Gas from difficult area (Deep water, Ultra deep and HP-HT) area. “

The Minister said that in the oil & gas sector, we see open spaces for Start –Up in both within the existing domain of oil & gas as well as upcoming areas like Fuel Cells, Solar Energy, Hydrogen, Alternative Sources of Energy, Electric Vehicles, etc. he announced that currently about 175 Start Ups are at various stages of incubation under Oil & Gas PSUs with allocated fund of Rs 200 Cr to Selected Start-Ups, which is 62.5 % of pledged fund committed during Start Up Sangam. Incubation and mentoring support to Start-ups is provided thru’ Tie-ups with educational / professional institutions like IITs / IIMs / NITs / established startup hubs. Oil & Gas PSUs have further committed ~ Rs 300 Cr for next three years period.

The Minister said that oil and gas companies in India including oil PSUs are investing in developing renewable energy projects by focusing more on green energy investments such as renewables, biofuels and hydrogen going forward.

Minister Pradhan said that as mentioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister, India is progressively becoming a favoured destination for investment in Oil and Gas sector including renewables. Ensuring  “Ease of doing business” is our utmost priority. Our continuous focus is on maintaining sanctity of contracts and safeguarding investments. We have established dedicated Project Development Cells (PDC) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cells in all Ministries for handholding and facilitating domestic and foreign investors.  Adequate measures and safeguards have also been undertaken to address the concerns of businesses and investors arising out of the Covid pandemic.

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