Chennai, March 12 -- Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh on Wednesday refuted claims that Tamil Nadu has changed its stance on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, asserting that the state has consistently opposed the policy as it undermines Tamil Nadu's education model.

In a post on X, Mahesh said, "Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, spreading misinformation won't change the facts. Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed NEP 2020 because it undermines our successful education model."

He added that the state will only engage with central schemes that benefit students.

"There's no 'sudden change in stance.' The letter dated 15/3/2024 is not an endorsement of the NEP. TN engages with central schemes only when beneficial to students, but that d...