Tamil Nadu government panel aims to create society free from caste
the committee has been requested to provide a comprehensive report outlining guidelines and recommendations for proactive steps to be taken in collaboration with teachers, students and parents.
Published: 28th August 2023 09:20 AM | Last Updated: 28th August 2023 09:20 AM | A+A A-
Former judge K Chandru (Photo | EPS)
CHENNAI: In the wake of the brutal assault on a 17-year-old boy and his sister belonging to Scheduled Caste in Tirunelveli district, the state government recently constituted a committee headed by retired High Court Justice K Chandru. He has been tasked with proposing strategies to eliminate disparities on the basis of caste and creed among students within educational institutions.
According to a GO, the committee has been requested to provide a comprehensive report outlining guidelines and recommendations for proactive steps to be taken in collaboration with teachers, students and parents. The objective is to work towards the creation of a society free from caste-related divisions, motivating all stakeholders towards the goal of harmony.
The committee has also been instructed to advise on the establishment of a grievance redressal mechanism, enabling students to address issues effectively. The panel is also expected to gather insights from educators, students, social workers, journalists and others to inform their recommendations.
Goal of harmony
The objective of the panel is to work towards the creation of a society free from caste-related divisions, motivating all stakeholders towards the goal of harmony.
