New college in Chennai to benefit women from minority communities: Tamil Nadu Minister
Educational assistance to Muslim girl students to be extended beyond Class 8; dedicated MBC Welfare Board to be established at a cost of ₹3 crore
Tamil Nadu Minister A.M. Shahjahan revealed on Thursday (August 27, 2026) plans to establish a new women’s college in Chennai, funded by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, to support Muslim girl students from minority communities. The college will cost ₹2.45 crore, and the State government will cover tuition fees for undergraduate courses of admitted students under government, government-aided, and self-financing colleges through a new scheme.
Additionally, educational assistance of ₹1,000 per year will be provided to Muslim girl students in Classes 1 to 8, expanding to ₹2,000 per year for those in Classes 9 and 10. The Minister also announced that the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation will offer skill development training in sectors like IT, automobile, apparel designing, beauty and wellness, embroidery, and agriculture to 2,500 individuals annually, benefiting 10,000 people over four years.
Community halls will be built in five districts to facilitate family functions, public events, and official programs, with estimated costs totaling ₹10 crore. New posts of District Minority Welfare Officers will be created in 10 districts to ensure timely implementation of welfare schemes, with a budget of ₹4.45 crore. Ancient churches will undergo conservation and renovation, with a grant of ₹10 crore provided for the current financial year.
A new building for the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board headquarters will be constructed at a cost of ₹40 crore. For the Most Backward Classes (MBC), a dedicated MBC Welfare Board will be established at a cost of ₹3 crore, providing various welfare benefits to registered members. Additionally, hostels for Social Justice students will receive inverters, air-conditioners, refrigerators, and water purifiers, with an allocation of ₹25.76 crore.
Finally, training and learning materials through the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation will be provided to around 34,000 students in Classes 9 to 12 in school hostels.
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