ABVP Tamil Nadu’s 16-Point Memorandum to CM Vijay

Students demand Tamil-medium professional education, campus safety, hostels, and restored union elections

INN/Chennai, @Infodeaofficial

A delegation of ABVP Tamil Nadu met Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at Fort St. George, Chennai, and submitted a 16-point memorandum on major education reforms. The demands focused on school education, higher education, student welfare, hostel conditions, and campus safety, reflecting what the organization described as a deep crisis in the state’s education system.

The delegation said more than 1,200 schools have been shut in the last five years and flagged poor learning outcomes in rural areas. ABVP also raised concerns about inactive Internal Complaints Committees, low honorariums for guest lecturers, vacant university leadership posts, and the need for stronger anti-narcotics measures near campuses.

Key demands raised

ABVP sought Tamil-medium medical and engineering education for students from rural backgrounds, saying language should not block access to professional courses. It also demanded the immediate return of student union elections, arguing that student participation is a democratic right and that the continued ban goes against Supreme Court directions and the J.M. Lyngdoh Committee recommendations.

The delegation highlighted the poor condition of SC/ST and OBC hostels, including issues related to hygiene, security, and food quality. It also urged the government to appoint Vice-Chancellors without delay, increase budget support for infrastructure and research, and create a dedicated anti-narcotics task force around educational institutions.

PM SHRI issue

ABVP also drew attention to the PM SHRI Scheme and said Tamil Nadu is losing nearly ₹2,000 crore in central assistance because the state has not signed the MoU. The organization said this funding is important for improving rural school infrastructure and should not be delayed for political reasons.

The delegation welcomed the shutdown of 717 TASMAC outlets near schools, temples, and bus stands, calling it a positive step. At the same time, it said the same seriousness should be shown in fixing problems in schools, colleges, universities, and student hostels.

ABVP statement

Speaking after the meeting, Yuvraj Damodaran, National Executive Council Member of ABVP, said the delegation had presented 16 student demands and that the Chief Minister had immediately agreed to eight of them. He said ABVP had also asked for Tamil language courses, student union elections, budget allocations for education research and infrastructure, appointment of Vice-Chancellors, and a special anti-narcotics task force near campuses.

He added that ABVP’s goal is to push for a drug-free Tamil Nadu and a more accountable education system.