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Kerala to Challenge Centre in Supreme Court Over Withheld ₹1,500 Crore Education Funds

The Kerala government, citing a Supreme Court ruling on state autonomy, plans legal action and protests with Tamil Nadu to recover funds tied to PM SHRI scheme compliance.

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Overview

  • Kerala has announced its decision to file a Supreme Court challenge and organize protests to recover over ₹1,500 crore in education funds withheld by the Centre.
  • The funds were blocked due to Kerala's refusal to sign the PM SHRI scheme MoU, which requires adoption of the National Education Policy (NEP).
  • Kerala accuses the central government of discriminatory practices and plans to coordinate efforts with Tamil Nadu, which faced similar issues in 2023.
  • State Education Minister V Sivankutty has held discussions with Tamil Nadu's Education Minister and highlighted a Supreme Court ruling affirming states' autonomy over NEP implementation.
  • Efforts to resolve the issue through discussions with the Union Education Minister have failed, prompting Kerala to pursue legal and protest strategies.