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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
DYFI calls for monitoring committee in Coimbatore to prevent unfair expulsion of students from schools
The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has urged the School Education Department to form a district-level monitoring committee in Coimbatore to prevent students from being forced to discontinue schooling under the pretext of poor academic performance. Members of the organisation submitted a petition to the Coimbatore Collector on Monday, highlighting their concerns. In the petition, DYFI alleged that some government higher secondary schools are pressuring students with low performance to obtain Transfer Certificates (TCs) in order to maintain a 100% pass rate. Students are reportedly told to assist their fathers at work or to enrol in ITIs instead of continuing formal education. The organisation also raised concerns about discriminatory remarks made to students from linguistic minority communities. In some cases, teachers allegedly questioned parents for choosing Tamil-medium education, suggesting their children would fare better in their mother tongue—an approach DYFI said was rooted in bias. Such practices, the outfit said, undermine the Tamil Nadu government's efforts to reduce school dropouts. It demanded disciplinary action against teachers involved and called for the formation of a monitoring panel to safeguard students' right to education.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Against all odds, Virudhunagar girl set to join IIT Bombay
Virudhunagar: A few years ago, S Yogeshwari had no idea what aerospace engineering was. Today, the girl with disabilities from rural Virudhunagar is set to join IIT Bombay to study it, a journey powered by hard work, perseverance, and support from her family, teachers, and government schemes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yogeshwari's mother, Kanagavalli, works as a daily wage labourer in a fireworks unit, while her father, Selvam, is employed at a tea shop. A Class XII graduate from Padanthal Government Higher Secondary School near Sattur, Yogeshwari said, "My parents always encouraged me and my two elder brothers to pursue education. I was drawn to science from Class VII, initially leaning towards medical science. In Class XII, I discovered aerospace engineering through programmes like the Naan Mudhalvan scheme in school. " Though never a topper, Yogeshwari was eager to learn. Inspired by her brothers — one studying BCom, the other physical education — she decided to take the JEE Mains after Class XII. "I scolded her at first for scoring below 450 marks when she expected more, but she challenged me that she'd do well in JEE. And she did — my tears of anger turned into tears of pride," said her mother. Yogeshwari, who has dwarfism, attended a 40-day residential JEE Advanced coaching camp in Erode, despite her parents' initial worries. "Coming from a Tamil-medium background, JEE Advanced was tough at first. But with my teachers' help, I cleared it," she said. Virudhunagar collector V P Jeyaseelan has assured her full support as she prepares to join IIT Bombay. MSID:: 121889226 413 |
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
DMK's Elangovan criticises demolition of Madrasi Camp in Delhi, demands affected to be rehabilitated
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 (ANI): DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Friday criticised the demolition of the Madrasi Camp in Delhi and demanded that the affected residents, most of them Tamilians, be properly rehabilitated. Speaking to ANI, DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan said, 'Our interest is to protect the affected people, particularly the Tamil people who have been affected. The residents should be given an alternative.' Earlier on Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis following the demolition of Madrasi Camp in South East Delhi's Jangpura on June 1. The demolition displaced 370 Tamil-origin families who had been living in the area for decades. In his letter, Stalin urged immediate steps to alleviate the distress faced by these families, many of whom have contributed significantly to Delhi's economy and society. In his letter, Stalin urged immediate steps to mitigate the distress faced by these families, many of whom have lived and worked in Delhi for decades. 'I wish to draw your urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis precipitated by the demolition of Jangpura's Madrasi Camp on 1st June 2025. This has rendered 370 Tamil-origin families, who for decades have contributed significantly to Delhi's economy, homeless and destitute. As per the Hon'ble Delhi High Court's orders, a joint survey certified 189 families as eligible for EWS flats. The Hon'ble High Court had also directed the Government agencies (DDA and DUSIB) to complete all essential services like water, electricity, sanitation, internal roads, drainage and street lighting in Pockets G-7 and G-8, Narela, where the alternative accommodation has been provided. The Court further mandated the Delhi Government to ensure immediate admissions for displaced children in nearby Government and MCD schools, establish Primary Healthcare Centres and Fair-Price Shops, and arrange requisite DTC and Metro transport links in accordance with the 2016 policy,' Stalin wrote. Stalin further expressed concern over the plight of 189 EWS families allotted flats in Narela, which remain uninhabitable due to incomplete essential services. Stalin noted that 181 other families remain homeless without alternative accommodation. 'Regrettably, although 189 families have been formally allotted EWS flats in Narela, the units remain unfit for occupation owing to incomplete provision of essential services. These sites lie nearly 20 kilometres from many beneficiaries' places of work, yet no dedicated transport services have been provided. Moreover, educational arrangements for over 150 Tamil-medium children have not been implemented in accordance with the Court's directives. In the absence of these amenities, household earners-particularly women-remain unemployed and students face imminent disruption to their studies, compounding the dislocation distress of this vulnerable community. The remaining 181 families have not been provided any alternative accommodation and have been left homeless,' he wrote. The Tamil Nadu CM further demanded government attention over the situation, saying, 'I strongly urge your Government to act immediately to relieve the hardship of the displaced families by completing and handing over the 189 EWS flats in full shape to the entitled families, fast-tracking community infrastructure, and providing dedicated transport services.' The demolition at Madrasi Camp was carried out on June 1 as authorities acted on court orders to clear encroachments along the Barapulla drain. The operation was carried out to resolve the flooding issues caused by the narrowed drain, which obstructs water flow during heavy rains. Out of the 370 encroachments demolished, 189 residents were deemed eligible for resettlement and allocated flats in Narela, while 181 were ineligible. (ANI)
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Stalin seeks rehabilitation for Madrasi Camp families
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin has written to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, raising concern over the 'humanitarian crisis' caused by the demolition of the Madrasi Camp in Jangpura on June 1. The move displaced around 370 Tamil-origin families, many of whom had lived there for decades. DMK MP TR Baalu personally handed over the letter to Gupta on Friday. In the letter, Stalin said that while 189 families were allotted EWS flats in Narela as per the Delhi High Court's order, the homes remain unfit for occupation due to lack of basic amenities like water, sanitation, and power. No transport facilities have been provided, leaving workers—especially women—unemployed and over 150 Tamil-medium children without school access. He also pointed out that 181 families remain entirely homeless. Stalin urged the Delhi government to complete and hand over the flats, provide necessary infrastructure, and relax norms under the Slum & JJ Rehabilitation Policy to support the rest. He requested the immediate setting up of Tamil-medium education facilities and transport. Stalin expressed hope the Delhi administration would respond with compassion and reaffirmed TN's willingness to assist in the dignified rehabilitation of displaced families.
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
370 families evicted from Madrasi Camp, Stalin writes to Delhi CM
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to his Delhi counterpart Rekha Gupta expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis following the demolition of the Madrasi Camp in Jangpura, New Delhi, on June 1. In the letter, Stalin highlighted that the eviction has left 370 Tamil families homeless, many of whom have been residing in Delhi for decades and contributing significantly to its economy. The CM pointed out that, as per the Delhi High Court's directive, 189 families had been allotted EWS flats in Narela. However, these units remain uninhabitable due to lack of essential amenities. No dedicated bus or metro rail connectivity is available, despite the relocation site being nearly 20 km away. The remaining 181 families have not been offered any alternative housing and continue to live in dire conditions, he said. Stalin urged the Delhi government to expedite the completion of flats, extend housing eligibility through special relaxations for the 181 unaccommodated families, establish provisional Tamil-medium school, and offer livelihood support – especially to displaced women – through vocational training and micro-enterprise grants. The letter was handed over to Delhi CM by former union minister TR Baalu, accompanied by Tamil Nadu government's Delhi representative AKS Vijayan and Tamil Nadu house resident commissioner Ashish Kumar.
