# Tamil Nadu's Education Growth Thanks to MGR's Reforms

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/mgrs-education-reforms-paved-way-for-higher-education-growth-minister-sengottaiyan/article71261417.ece
- Language: en
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Tamil Nadu Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan credits former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa for the state's higher education growth. Sengottaiyan says the expansion of higher education was a result of their initiatives, including the introduction of the Plus Two system.

## Key takeaways

- MGR's reforms laid the foundation for higher education growth in Tamil Nadu.
- Jayalalithaa introduced welfare measures to encourage girls' education.
- The government aims to strengthen educational welfare schemes and improve access to schools.

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