The Tamil Nadu government remains steadfast in its opposition to the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020), despite agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the PM SHRI scheme. School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi emphasized that the MoU is linked to crucial funding for education, aimed at benefiting students, and should not be politicized. He clarified that the state government will only accept aspects of the NEP that are deemed necessary for Tamil Nadu, under the guidance of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Additionally, efforts are underway to develop a State Education Policy, with the ultimate goal of shifting education to the State list.