The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Allocation for higher education drops; educationists react sharply
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Tamil Nadu Revised Budget for 2026-27 shows a decrease in higher education funding, drawing criticism from educationists regarding faculty vacancies and research impact. While new infrastructure projects were announced, experts argue the current allocation is insufficient to address systemic issues.
The allocation for the Higher Education Department in Tamil Nadu Revised Budget 2026-27 presented on August 5, 2026 has dropped by ₹101 crore compared to last fiscal year prompting sharp response from educationists and activists.
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