 | Shocker? TN has highest number of Class 3 students without basic numeracy skills in IndiaThe figures are certainly a disgrace for Tamil Nadu which boasts a stellar Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 51.4 against the national average of 27.1. |
 | TN kids in hilly areas forced to trek up to 12 km to reach schoolIn some places, students walk up to 12 km in rough terrain, and miss classes when their legs ache. Many of these areas don’t have bus services. |
