Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed his desire for elected Chief Ministers to serve as Chancellors of universities. Speaking at the inauguration of the Valar Tamil Library at Alagappa University in Karaikudi, Stalin emphasized the importance of education and libraries in societal development.Stalin praised Vallal Alagapparās contributions to education and cautioned against groups attempting to appropriate figures like Thiruvalluvar and Vallalar for their agendas. He highlighted Tamil Naduās leading role in higher education and the government’s numerous initiatives to support students, including scholarships and skill training programs.
The Chief Minister revealed that he has donated 2.75 lakh books, gifted to him since becoming DMK president, to libraries across the state. He urged philanthropists to establish libraries and provide resources to promote knowledge. He added that government programs like the “Naan Mudhalvan” scheme have provided skill training to over 22.56 lakh students.
Stalin also noted the success of the “Pudhumai Penn” scheme, which has increased the enrollment of girls in colleges, and the establishment of 32 new government arts and science colleges over the past three and a half years. These initiatives aim to make higher education accessible to all and strengthen the state’s academic foundation.