Rajmohan Arumugam — Work as Minister

“Kalviyai Kondaaduvom” winners

Presented awards to 48 winners of the government’s online education competitions.

Source: TNTrack

Two-language policy; no land for Navodaya

Reaffirmed the two-language policy and said the state will not provide land for Jawahar Navodaya schools.

Source: The New Indian Express

Poompuhar underwater exploration, phase 3

Launched the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar, Mayiladuthurai coast.

Source: DailyConnects

Permanent TET exemption resolution

Moved a resolution for a permanent TET exemption for teachers appointed before 23 August 2010.

Source: The New Indian Express

Panel for the next World Tamil Conference

A high-level committee to prepare for the next World Tamil Conference.

Source: The New Indian Express

Tamil Chair at University of Houston

A Tamil Chair at the University of Houston and several memorial projects for Tamil culture.

Source: The New Indian Express

AI education from Class 6

AI education to begin from Class 6 in government schools.

Source: Oneindia Tamil

TN-PAL adaptive learning in 500 schools

AI-powered personalised learning (TN-PAL) in 500 government middle schools.

Source: India Live

TN-ARIVU curriculum from 2027–28

A curriculum for analytical thinking, reasoning, innovation, entrepreneurship and AI from 2027–28.

Source: India Live

Daily PE and sportswear for girls

A daily physical-education period and T-shirts and track pants for girls in government schools.

Source: Oneindia Tamil

50 ‘Sports Plus’ schools; health screening

50 government schools developed as Sports Plus schools, and health screening for students.

Source: The Times of India

More protein in school meals

Defended a proposal for chicken biryani once a week in midday meals to raise children’s protein intake, with vegetarian options continuing.

Source: The New Indian Express

TN SPARK to all government schools

Chaired the first curriculum committees: the TN SPARK emerging-technology curriculum to extend from 5,000 pilot schools to all government schools for Classes 6–8, with coding in higher classes.

Source: The New Indian Express

STEAM learning; lighter schoolbags

A move to STEAM-based education, story-based mathematics and reducing students’ academic and schoolbag burden.

Source: Dinakaran

Maraimalai Adigal 150th anniversary

At the government observance, called for developing “Scientific Tamil” alongside the traditional three branches of Tamil.

Source: Dinakaran

Rules for visitors to government schools

Political parties and private organisations will not interact directly with students on campus during class hours; guidelines to follow.

Source: The New Indian Express

AI and coding in 5,000 schools

AI, coding, Python, VR and HTML training to begin in about 5,000 government schools, with teachers trained first.

Source: Kaninikkalvi

No bribes for private-school licences

Said private schools need not pay bribes for licences or renewals, with more transparency in school administration.

Source: Oneindia Tamil

Textbooks and uniforms at Arumbakkam

Distributed textbooks, uniforms and stationery at the Government Model Higher Secondary School, Arumbakkam, and said Tamil Nadu would negotiate with Delhi if education funds were withheld over the two-language policy.

Source: The Times of India

Keezhadi reports and Chola copper plates

Discussed the Keezhadi excavation reports, Chola-era copper plates and wider archaeological research.

Source: The New Indian Express

Schools reopen with new textbooks

Government schools reopened for 2026–27 with revised textbooks for Classes 1–3 and teacher training.

Source: Careers360

Class 10 results schedule

Confirmed the Class 10 public examination results schedule.

Source: NDTV

First School Education review

Reviewed reopening preparations, textbooks and uniforms; reaffirmed the two-language policy.

Source: The Times of India

Portfolios allocated

Assigned School Education, Tamil Official Language and Culture, Archaeology, Information and Publicity, and Film Technology.

Source: Govt press release No. 38

Sworn in as Cabinet Minister

Took oath in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s first cabinet at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.