Karmaveerar Kamarajar 120th Birth Anniversary!!!
Karmaveer Kamarajar, who reached the pinnacle of government due to his tireless work, created a renaissance in education by starting primary schools in every village during his 9-year rule. He came up with the free mid-day meal scheme to help poor students get an education in schools.
After assuming office as the chief minister in 2006, Muthamizharinagara Kalainar declared 15th July, the birthday of Perundhalaivar Kamarasar, as "Educational Development Day". His birthday continues to be celebrated as education Development Day. On the first Educational Development Day 15.07.2006, they implemented the scheme of giving eggs twice a week to children between 2 years to 15 years of age and school students with nutrition.