The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced the issuing of bus passes for the students of distance education. This is expected to be beneficial for the students who are struggling to continue their education. The government has introduced this scheme as a part of social development and human welfare.
Students doing their graduation in the colleges attested by the distance education university can avail this bus passes. The government has sanctioned Rs. 1 crore and 68 lakh for this scheme towards travel allowances and about 6000 students are expected to get benefited by this.