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.
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the Central government is unlawfully withholding Rs.2,291.30 crore in education funds to coerce compliance with the disputed National Education Policy 2020. The state argues this practice violates constitutional rights and federalism, demanding immediate fund release under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
