Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, in his debut address at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, advocated greater state autonomy, opposed NEET, and sought the release of pending Central funds. He also outlined a roadmap to make Tamil Nadu a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, while seeking support for jobs, healthcare, infrastructure, education and welfare initiatives.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday used his debut address at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in New Delhi to press for greater state autonomy, oppose NEET, seek the release of pending Central funds and outline an ambitious development agenda aimed at transforming Tamil Nadu into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
Addressing the 11th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vijay said a developed India could be achieved only through "empowered States, cooperative federalism and inclusive development." He asserted the Tamil Nadu government would work constructively with the Centre while safeguarding the State's interests and aspirations.
Making a strong pitch against the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), Vijay reiterated Tamil Nadu's long-standing opposition to the examination for undergraduate medical admissions. He argued that NEET had adversely affected students from rural and socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and urged the Union Government to allow admissions to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses under the State quota based solely on Class XII marks.
A copy of his speech was circulated to the media in Chennai.
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