Self-Financing Colleges Association Donates ₹5.5 Lakh for Tamil Puthalvan Scheme Launch in Coimbatore

The Association of Self-Financing Arts, Science and Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu donated ₹5.5 lakh for breakfast expenses of students attending the Tamil Puthalvan scheme launch in Coimbatore on August 9, 2024.


Coimbatore: The Association of Self-Financing Arts, Science and Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu has made a generous contribution towards the launch of the Tamil Puthalvan scheme. The association donated a cheque for ₹5,50,000 to Coimbatore District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati IAS, to cover breakfast expenses for students attending the scheme's inaugural event.

The Tamil Puthalvan scheme, set to be launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Dr. M.K. Stalin on August 9, 2024, at the Government Arts College in Coimbatore, aims to benefit students across the state. The donation from the association demonstrates the collective support of self-financing colleges for this educational initiative.

Key representatives present during the cheque handover included Dr. N. Yasodha Devi, Executive Committee Member of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women; A.M. Khaleel, Patron of Texcity Arts and Science College; Professor Dr. Ajeet Kumar Lal Mohan, President of the Association; and T. Sethupathi, Secretary of the Association. The gesture highlights the commitment of private educational institutions to support government initiatives aimed at student welfare.

5 Kg of Ganja Seized in Karamadai; Two Odisha Natives Arrested

Coimbatore district police seized around 5 kg of ganja and arrested two Odisha natives during a special anti-narcotics o...

Widespread Mild to Moderate Showers Across Coimbatore as Southwest Monsoon Gains Momentum

Several parts of Coimbatore city and its outskirts received widespread rainfall as the Southwest Monsoon gained momentum...

251 Communities Will Resist Exclusive Vanniyar Quota, Warns Party for the Rights of OBCs

Speaking at a press conference in Coimbatore, Party for the Rights of OBCs president V. Rathinasabapathy warned that any...

Southern Railway Adds AC Coaches to Weekly Express Trains

Southern Railway has permanently added AC 3-tier coaches to the Navyug and Himsagar Weekly Express trains operating thro...

Private Sector Job Fair in Coimbatore on June 19

District Employment and Career Guidance Centre in Coimbatore is organizing a private sector job fair on June 19, 2026. C...

College Student Allegedly Held Hostage and Robbed of Gold Chain and Bike in Coimbatore

A 19-year-old college student was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Kuniyamuthur, Coimbatore, who robbed him o...