Tamil Nadu education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi called the Centre’s decision "a stumbling block" for students from the underprivileged section.

The education minister termed the Union government's decision a 'stumbling block' for students from underprivileged sections to pursue education.

Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi confirmed the state will continue its 'no-detention policy' up to class 8. This decision stands despite the central government's move to allow failing students in classes 5 and 8,

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will continue to follow the 'no-detention policy' up to class 8, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Monday. The Centre's move to allow schools to detain students in the same class (class 5 or 8) if they fail to clear exams has created a big stumbling block for children from poor families in getting

CHENNAI: There would be no change in the promotion system for students studying up to Class VIII in Tamil Nadu schools, said school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Monday. The minister’s clarification comes in the wake of the Union govt’s decision to scrap the 'no-detention policy' for classes V - VIII students.