Speech on Kamarajar – The Architect of Tamil Nadu’s Educational Revolution

 Speech on Kamarajar – The Architect of Tamil Nadu’s Educational Revolution

Good morning everyone,  

Today, I want to talk about a great leader who changed the face of education in Tamil Nadu—Kumaraswami Kamarajar, also known as Perunthalaivar Kamarajar.  

Kamarajar was born in a small village in Tamil Nadu. Even though he came from a poor family, he understood the importance of education. He believed that only education could bring progress and equality in society.  

When he became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 1954, he introduced many reforms to help children. His most famous scheme was the **"Midday Meal Program"**, where free meals were given to school students. This encouraged poor families to send their children to school instead of making them work. Because of this, school attendance increased, and more children got an education.  

Kamarajar also opened thousands of new schools, especially in villages, so that no child was left without learning. He believed that every child, whether rich or poor, boy or girl, deserved the right to study.  

Even today, we remember Kamarajar as the Architect of "Modern Tamil Nadu" because he laid the foundation for our state’s educational success. His life teaches us that with hard work and dedication, we can bring positive change to society.  

Let us all be inspired by Kamarajar and value the gift of education.  

Thank you!  

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