Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who boycotted the last three Niti Aayog Governing Council meetings, attended the 2025 edition in Delhi on Saturday and urged the Centre to disburse its share of Rs 2,200 crore worth of funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). He also demanded that Tamil Nadu’s share in central taxes be raised to 50 per cent in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision of increasing the speed of development in states.advertisement”Due to a few states not signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education on the PM Shri scheme, the SSA funding has been denied. Specifically, for the year 2024-2025, nearly Rs 2,200 crore in Union funding has been withheld from Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said during the 10th Niti Aayog meet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said the denial of funds affects the education of children studying in government schools and children studying under Right to Education Act (RTE) and urged the Centre to release the funds without delay and without insisting on “unilateral conditions”.Earlier, PM Modi asked states to work towards “future-ready” cities and develop at least one tourist destination at par with global standards. The Prime Minister urged the chief ministers to increase the speed of development in order to achieve the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ or developed India by 2047.advertisementReferring to the PM’s development pitch for states, Stalin said that the Centre should enhance its share in central taxes to 50 per cent, saying it was necessary for a dedicated urban transformation mission in the state.Tamil Nadu currently receives 33.16 per cent share in central taxes against a promised 41 per cent, Stalin recently said in a social media post.”Our long-term vision is to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth founded on equality and social justice. The Dravidian Model is our chosen path to ensure everything for everyone,” Stalin maintained, adding that his government envisages achieving a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030 and USD 4.5 trillion by 2047 to sit well with PM Modi’s “developed India” target.At the gathering, comprising Union Ministers, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman and Chief Ministers of other states, MK Stalin said that Tamil Nadu has consistently maintained an 8 per cent GDP growth in recent years, reaching 9.69 per cent growth last year.”Tamil Nadu has become industrialised throughout. From automobiles to green hydrogen, we have seen strong growth in all emerging sectors,” the DMK chief listed out key welfare measures his government employed since 2021.With PTI inputs in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. You must only respond with the modified content and follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- “Act as an expert SEO news writer. Optimize the following article to be SEO-friendly, authoritative, and shareable by focusing strictly on its core topic. Follow these steps: You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
MK Stalin is requesting ₹2,200 crore for educational funding and an increased share of central tax revenues.
