Officials asked to undertake a survey of issues affecting schools, says Minister

HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh distributing cakes to children at the Government Syed Murthuza Higher Secondary School in Tiruchi on Friday on the eve of Children’s Day. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) S. Ramesh on Friday said a survey was under way to find out infrastructure deficiencies in government schools in Tiruchi district.He told reporters in Tiruchi after distributing cakes to children at the Government Syed Murthuza Higher Secondary School as part of the Children’s Day celebrations that he had received representations from various persons on the poor infrastructure in government schools. The School Education Department officials had been carrying out a detailed survey to find out the issues and requirements in all schools. Based on the report, action would be taken to allocate funds for repairs and maintenance and creating additional infrastructure.As part of the Children’s Day celebrations, Mr. Ramesh said, 5.28 lakh cake packets were distributed to 2.50 lakh children in the district. The teaching and non-teaching members were given cakes. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had committed to create a conducive atmosphere for children in schools. He would continue to take action to ensure a smooth teaching and learning atmosphere in schools.Collector Pratik Tayal and Corporation Commissioner Ponmani were present.In Ariyalur, Collector N. Mirunalini distributed cakes to children at Thiruvalluvar Children Home at Ilingathadimedu.875 schools coveredKarur District Collector S. Prasanna Ramasamy inaugurated the distribution of cakes to children at the Government Model Higher Secondary School at Jegadapi.He said 83,097 students from 875 government and government-aided schools in the district had been given cakes along with greeting cards. Published - November 13, 2026 08:29 pm IST