MK Stalin Praises State's Top Position In NIRF Rankings And Dravidian Model
After Tamil Nadu ranked in the first position with most educational institutions in the recently released NIRF Ranking, the state’s Chief Minister MK Stalin said the southern state is setting a benchmark in quality education and called Tamil Nadu an “educational powerhouse of India”.
The DMK leader shared a post on social media ‘X’ stating “Tamil Nadu continues to shine as the educational powerhouse of India!”
With the highest number of top-ranked Higher Educational Institutions in the NIRF Ranking 2024, our state stands far ahead of others, setting a benchmark in quality education”, said TN CM.
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MK Stalin gave credit to the flagship schemes like Naan Mudhalvan, Pudhumai Penn, and Tamil Puthalvan that contributed to higher education reaching new heights.
Praising the ‘Dravidian Model’, CM Stalin said that this was a proud moment and the model was leading the way in shaping the nation’s future.
Tamil Nadu continues to shine as the educational powerhouse of India!
With the highest number of top-ranked Higher Educational Institutions in the #NIRFRankings2024, our state stands far ahead of others, setting a benchmark in quality education.
This is a proud moment for the… pic.twitter.com/b4OJUf4CrO
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 13, 2024
Notably, a total of 18 institutes of Tamil Nadu are ranked among the top 100 institutes under the NIRF ranking 2024, which is highest in the country.
According to the Minsitry of Education data, out of the top 926 institutes in India the highest 165 institues are located in Tamil Nadu.
What is the Dravidian Model?
The Dravidian Model is championed by Dravidian parties in Tamil Nadu, particularly the DMK, which emphasizes social justice, regional autonomy, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.
The model is rooted in the early 20th-century Dravidian movement, which arose as a response to caste oppression, Brahminical dominance, and Hindi imposition in Tamil regions.
The model prioritizes reducing caste-based discrimination through reservations in education and employment, alongside extensive welfare programs like free education, healthcare, and subsidized food for the poor. It promotes rationalism and secularism, opposing religious orthodoxy and championing Tamil language and culture against perceived cultural imperialism. The Dravidian Model advocates for inclusive economic development that benefits marginalized groups, while also supporting greater state autonomy within India’s federal structure.
This ideology has significantly shaped Tamil Nadu’s social and political landscape, leading to improvements in literacy, healthcare, and gender equality across the state.
