41 lakh students trained under Naan Mudhalvan scheme: Govt
A new phase of the SCOOT (Study, Connect, Observe, Orient, and Transform) programme will send students from physics, chemistry, and allied fields for hands-on exposure abroad.
The state is now gearing up to expand the scheme across new sectors, including AI, data science, and global job pathways. The state special programme implementation department officials said they are adding advanced modules, boosting foreign collaborations, and launching residential coaching programmes for competitive exams.
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The training modules will be tailored for students in non-engineering streams, including vocational students, ITI trainees, and govt school students. To improve global job opportunities, the govt has tied up with institutions abroad. "Select students will be sent for internships and in-person training in countries such as South Korea, Japan, and the UK, based on partnerships with universities and industry bodies," said an official.
Under international collaboration, 25 students have already been sent for in-person training at Durham University in the UK, while 15 students underwent technical training in Japan. In 2025, six students from chemistry and physics backgrounds also completed internships at Pusan National University and Gachon University in South Korea.
So far, more than 1.02lakh students have secured jobs through pooled campus placements and job fairs.
As part of higher education support, 77,752 students were helped through the 'Uyarvukku Padi' scheme, while 'Kalloori Kanavu 2024' benefited 1.87 lakh students since its inception in 2022 — including 81,149 students in 2025-26 alone.
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