Release Samagra Shiksha funding for T.N., Stalin requests Centre action.

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urges the Centre to release pending funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme without unilateral conditions or further delays.

• He argues that funds for the scheme have not been disbursed to some States, including Tamil Nadu, due to non-signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for implementing the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme.

• Stalin highlights the financial strain on State governments, stating that only 33.16% of the Union’s gross tax revenue has been distributed to States over the last four years.

• He emphasizes the long-term vision of the Tamil Nadu government to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth founded on equality and social justice.

• Tamil Nadu has consistently recorded an annual growth rate of 8% for the past few years and is working towards an ambitious goal of becoming a $4.5 trillion economy by 2047.