Tamil Nadu launched Ennum Ezhuthum scheme to bridge learning gap.

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin launched the Ennum Ezhuthum scheme to bridge the learning gap that was caused due to the COVID pandemic among students aged below eight.
• The scheme aims to ensure foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025.

Under the programme:

• The education department will distribute workbooks to students from Classes 1 to 3to assess and bridge the learning gap.
• Teachers were advised to opt for interactive learning methods and encourage students to read newspapers and books in the school library.
• The State government has announced a slew of programmes and schemes for the academic year 2022-23, with the motive to improve the quality of education in the State.
• The children will be trained in 3 subjects – Tamil, English, and Mathematics in a classroom suitable for conducting lessons that are designed in the format of dance, songs, storytelling, and puppetry, and also videos.