No caste, communal or political activities will be allowed in Tamil Nadu schools, Madras High Court told
The Tamil Nadu government has informed the Madras High Court that caste, communal, and political activities are strictly prohibited within state schools to ensure a neutral educational environment. This policy aims to foster unity among more than 10 million students enrolled across tens of thousands
Advocate General Vijay Narayan presented the state's position to the Madras High Court, outlining a strict code of conduct for educational institutions. The School Education Department has mandated that no activities of a political, communal, or caste-based nature will be permitted on school premises.
The policy is designed to maintain a focus on academic development and social harmony among the student population. According to the government's submission, the primary objective is to cultivate a sense of togetherness and equality within the learning environment.
Official figures indicate that these regulations will impact approximately 1,03,98,748 students currently pursuing their education. These students are distributed across 57,671 schools located throughout the State of Tamil Nadu. Source: Advocate General Vijay Narayan via the School Education Department.
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