Eight female students of hill hamlets in Krishnagiri enrolled in colleges
The Krishnagiri district administration conducted a door-to-door survey to identify female students who dropped out after Class XII. Eight students from hill hamlets were successfully enrolled in a local polytechnic college following the intervention.
Why it matters
Targeted administrative efforts can significantly improve higher education access for marginalized communities in remote areas.
The district administration has taken action to enrol female students, who had not enrolled in colleges after completing Class XII, in the district.
Earlier this month, a door-to-door survey was carried out in Thakkaty, Mavanatty, Urigam, Anchetty, Sulagunda, Karadikal, Natrampalayam, Seenkottai, Dottamanji, and Keratty hill hamlets.
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