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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin delivered the keynote address at a state ceremony organized to expand the coverage of the landmark Puthumai Penn scholarship scheme. The program provides financial grants of one thousand rupees per month to female students from government schools transitioning into undergraduate degree and diploma courses. Stalin stated that removing economic obstacles at the collegiate threshold transforms social mobility for disadvantaged households.

During his address, the Chief Minister observed that the initiative has dramatically accelerated female gross enrollment ratios in higher educational institutions across Tamil Nadu. By alleviating family financial burdens, the monthly stipend prevents premature dropouts and early marriages, enabling young women to build sustainable professional careers. Stalin reiterated that financial disbursements under the scheme represent essential social investments rather than discretionary public expenditures.

Stalin affirmed that the Dravidian Model governance will continually widen educational entitlements to cover eligible vocational and professional disciplines. He commended educators and district administrators for identifying eligible students systematically. The Chief Minister encouraged recipient scholars to utilize the academic support diligently to achieve personal excellence and contribute meaningfully to regional socio-economic advancement.