New classroom building inaugurated at the Government Tribal Residential School in Pechiparai

Fri Jul 18 15:33:58 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Kanniyakumari District Collector R. Alagumeena inaugurated a new classroom building at the Government Tribal Residential School in Pechparai. The building, funded by a CSR initiative from a Coimbatore-based private firm, cost ₹25 lakh. The Collector highlighted the school’s 98% pass rate and emphasized the Tamil Nadu government’s focus on tribal education and welfare, urging students to pursue higher education with government support.

**News Article:**

**New Classroom Opens at Tribal School in Kanniyakumari, Boosting Tribal Education**

*NAGERCOIL, July 18, 2025* – The Government Tribal Residential School in Pechparai, Kanniyakumari District, celebrated the opening of a new classroom building today, marking a significant boost to education for tribal students in the region. District Collector R. Alagumeena officially inaugurated the facility, which was constructed at a cost of ₹25 lakh, thanks to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative from a Coimbatore-based private firm.

During the ceremony, Collector Alagumeena praised the school’s impressive 98% pass rate in the recent SSLC public examination. She emphasized the Tamil Nadu government’s commitment to the welfare of tribal communities, particularly in supporting their educational endeavors. She also highlighted the presence of several other well-performing Government Tribal Residential Schools in the district, located in Pathukani, Manalodai, and Vazhayathuvayal.

“The Tamil Nadu government is deeply invested in the future of our tribal students,” said Collector Alagumeena. “We strongly encourage these students to pursue higher education, and we offer various financial and welfare assistance programs to support their academic goals.”

Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha Member Vijay Vasanth, Chief Educational Officer Baladhandayuthapani, and other district officials were also present at the event. The new classroom is expected to enhance the learning environment and provide much-needed resources for the students at the Pechparai school.

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