Under the Kasi Tamil Sangam 5.0 organized by the Ministry of Education, students will get an opportunity to read and understand Thirukkural, a famous work of ancient Tamil literature. The theme of the program is Thirukkural Pailvom which means let’s study Thirukkural. For this, internships will be offered to students through 1,000 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country. Each selected student will get a stipend of Rs 10,000. The program aims to promote Indian languages, literature, moral values ββand cultural traditions. Organizations can register online for this.
The plan is to involve 1,000 higher education institutions across the country under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0. Each selected institution will select one student for the internship. In this way, a total of 1,000 students will get an opportunity to participate in the program. During the internship students will get an opportunity to understand the study of Thirukkural and its related subjects. Each selected student will be given a stipend of Rs 10,000.
Thirukkural is available in 22 Indian languages
Thirukkural is a famous text of Tamil literature. It contains ideas related to ethics, social life and philosophy. Through this programme, students will be able to study Eighth Schedule English and Thirukkural in 22 Indian languages. Its objective is to develop students’ interest in Indian literature and languages.
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As part of Kashi Tamil Sangam 5.0, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are invited to enroll selected students to study π»ππππππππππ in the language of their choice.
1,000 higher education institutions will select one student each for the internship with a stipend of βΉ10,000.
HEIs can register at:
#Kashitmilsangam5
β Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) November 3, 2026
Travel to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya from Tamil Nadu
Under the programme, around 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu are planned to be divided into groups and taken on an eight-day trip. Participants will visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya during this period. Along with educational activities, religious and cultural experiences will also be included in the tour. It aims to strengthen cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and North India.
Register on the online portal
Higher education institutions can register for this program through Thirukkural Pailvom portal of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0. Information related to the program and study material will be made available on the portal. Apart from this people will also be made aware through digital resources, multi-lingual apps and exhibition of Thirukkural couples in public places. Kashi Tamil Sangam 5.0 is proposed to be organized from 28 November to 12 December 2026. This initiative will give students an opportunity to get a closer understanding of Indian literature, language and culture.
