Overview

• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 2025–26 expansion of Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan in Chennai, covering about 2,65,318 fresh beneficiaries, according to the state.
• Each scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to eligible college students who studied in government or aided schools, one for women and the other for men.
• Guest of honour A. Revanth Reddy said Telangana will introduce a school breakfast scheme from the next academic year and offer ₹2,000 monthly scholarships to students at state-run ITIs.
• The event spotlighted initiatives such as the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme and Naan Mudhalvan through beneficiary testimonials, while Stalin said Tamil Nadu is open to adopting effective Telangana programmes.
• Tamil Nadu leaders cited outcomes including higher attendance, a 75% rise in higher‑education enrolment among scheme cohorts, and 1,878 government‑school students entering premier institutions, figures reported by the government.