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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

'Collateral-free education loans up to Rs 7.5 lakh extended to students': Tamil Nadu Minister K Viswanathan

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Viswanathan on Saturday said the state government is committed to ensuring that no student is denied access to higher education due to financial constraints and is working to expand education loan facilities.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the birth anniversary celebrations of Ethiraj College founder M Ethiraj, the Tamil Nadu Minister said that education loans were provided extensively to students during the UPA government led by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2014.

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