Supreme Court Says ‘No Urgency’ in Tamil Nadu’s Plea Against Centre Over Withheld Rs.2,151 Crore Education Funds

The Supreme Court of India declined to urgently hear Tamil Nadu’s petition against the Union government for withholding Rs.2,151.59 crore in educational funds. The state alleges the Centre is improperly linking fund release to compliance with the NEP 2020, which it opposes, highlighting the urgent need for funding to ensure educational quality.