Student ID cards will not carry caste details, clarifies Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan
Tamil Nadu Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan has clarified that new student identity cards will not include caste details to prevent discrimination. The cards will instead focus on essential information like blood type, address, and educational qualifications.
Why it matters
This policy decision reflects ongoing efforts in Indian education to promote social equality and reduce caste-based bias in public institutions.
Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan on Saturday (June 27, 2026) clarified that the proposed student identity cards would not contain caste details and would instead include only essential information such as the student’s address, blood group, Aadhaar particulars, and educational qualifications.
The report provides a straightforward account of a government official's clarification without editorializing.
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