Wed Nov 19 15:54:03 UTC 2025: Summary:

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi emphasized the enduring value of education at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Usilampatti Scouts and Guides Movement. He encouraged students to prioritize education and discipline, highlighting the government’s commitment to education through significant funding allocations. He also advised students to be mindful of distractions and to explore opportunities for community involvement, such as the Scouts movement. The minister also noted the significance of the Raj Puraskar Award for enabling job reservation in the Union government.

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Tamil Nadu Minister Champions Education as “Imperishable Wealth”

Madurai, November 19, 2025 – School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi underscored the lasting importance of education at the 50th anniversary of the Usilampatti Scouts and Guides Movement. Speaking at the event, Minister Poyyamozhi stated that education is a form of wealth that cannot be taken away, contrasting it with material possessions.

He urged students to join the Scouts and Guides, emphasizing the valuable lessons in discipline and community service that the movement provides. He also advised students to be aware of distractions and focus on their goals. He pointed out that the Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹51,000 crore for education, significantly more than the Union government’s ₹28,000 crore for the entire country.

Minister Poyyamozhi also highlighted the importance of the Raj Puraskar Award, which enables recipients to avail job reservation in Union government employment. Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration P. Moorthy and Theni MP Thanga Tamil Sevan also attended the event.

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