Free higher education for small‑holder farmer children in upcoming Tamil Nadu budget

Under the "Vetri Tamil Nadu" five‑year plan, the state proposes a tuition‑free programme for the offspring of farmers who own under two acres of land. The initiative, likely to be announced in the August 5 budget, seeks to remove financial barriers for rural families and boost enrollment in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The proposal also includes raising the reservation quota for government‑school students from 7.5% to 10% in higher‑education institutions.