- Total Funds Released: Over ₹10,443 crore has been released to Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme by the Union government.
Recent Developments:
- Last Installment (2023-24): Tamil Nadu received ₹1,871 crore as the last installment under SSA for the financial year 2023-24.
- Funds Withheld: The Union government has withheld ₹2,152 crore due to Tamil Nadu’s refusal to accept certain provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
Historical Background:
- In 2018, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was renamed and merged into the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) scheme.
