Chennai’s Education Drive: New Buses, More MBBS Seats, and a Skills Revamp

Chennai families and students are seeing a wave of initiatives aimed at smoother commutes, richer learning options, and stronger skill centres – all set to boost the city’s future.

🚌 41 new special school buses added

The state’s Metropolitan Transport Corporation released 41 specially designed buses after a field assessment, aiming to improve safety and comfort for schoolchildren across Chennai. [2]

⚕️ 100 extra MBBS seats announced

Tamil Tamil Nadu increased its annual MBBS intake by 100 seats, marking the first rise in five years and expanding opportunities for medical aspirants in the region. [3]

🚍 School commute eased with fresh fleet

From today, 41 newly added buses begin operating, providing dedicated routes for students and promising a smoother, safer journey to schools throughout the city. [5]

🏭 30 ITIs to get a ₹1,440‑crore makeover

Under the PM‑SETU scheme, thirty government Industrial Training Institutes will be modernised through PPPs, creating hub‑spoke clusters that aim to produce industry‑ready skilled workers. [9]

📚 Layola Mani named textbook corporation chief

The government appointed Layola Mani as chairman of the Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation for a three‑year term, overseeing textbook production and distribution across the state. [10]

Sources: [2] NDTV · [3] The Times of India · [5] Mathrubhumi English · [9] The New Indian Express · [10] DT Next