Appointing 112 Grade II principals in one go is a record for Tamil Nadu, says Higher Education Minister
Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan announced the appointment of 112 Grade II principals to government arts and science colleges, calling it a record-breaking, transparent process. The government is also planning to address requests for new colleges in various constituencies following the budget session.
Why it matters
This reflects government efforts to stabilize higher education administration and expand academic infrastructure in the state.
The appointment of 112 Grade II principals in government arts and science colleges in one go “without any interruptions” or “recommendations” has never happened before in Tamil Nadu, Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan said here on Saturday.
Speaking to reporters at the Madras Christian College (MCC) after giving away medals and certificates to graduands at its 47 th Graduation Day, Mr. Viswanathan said the appointment of 112 principals was a record of sorts, and that the appointment of Grade I college principals was also in progress. “Out of the 25 vacancies in Grade I principal posts, we have already filled 10,” he said.
Appointment of full-time principals to government arts and science colleges in Tamil Nadu had been pending for about two years. A seniority list was drawn up in 2023 to fill up vacancies, but appointments could not be made due to a stay by the Madras High Court.
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