Tamil Nadu Says 'No' to Navodaya Schools; Moves Supreme Court
In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act.
The Tamil Nadu government has opposed establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in every district. In an affidavit before the Supreme Court, the state said it already has a strong public education system and argued that the scheme conflicts with its language and education policies, including the Tamil Learning Act. It also sought withdrawal of the earlier direction to identify land for the schools.